ZIP Code · KS

ZIP 66109

Part of Kansas City, KS

Pop. 28,355·Wyandotte County·26th most expensive ZIP in Kansas

Median rent (all units)

$1,596/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.3%

Month-over-Month

+2.0%

vs US Median

-$336

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ZIP 66109 · $1,596

More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,510

1 BR

$1,650

2 BR

$1,870

3 BR

$2,440

4 BR+

$2,900

Research median

$1,870/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 66109 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Kansas

Rent in ZIP 66109 changed +9.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($102,593) is $2,565 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,440); a 4-bedroom is $2,900.

Rank in Kansas City

8th cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Kansas City.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 66112, 5 miles away, rents for 39% less ($972/mo), about $7,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 66109. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,152/yr

At $1,596/mo median

Location

CityKansas City

StateKS

CountyWyandotte County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66109 (Kansas City, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 34% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,355

Median income

$102,593

Median age

Renters

20.1%

Age distribution

27.7%

18.5%

26.6%

15.9%

Under 1827.7%

18–3418.5%

35–5426.6%

55–6411.3%

65+15.9%

Gender

48.5%

51.5%

Male48.5%

Female51.5%

Race & ethnicity

55.4%

18.2%

13.9%

White55.4%

Black18.2%

Hispanic13.9%

Asian7.8%

Other4.8%

Education (25+)

26.3%

29.7%

34%

No HS diploma9.9%

HS diploma26.3%

Some college29.7%

Bachelor's+34%

Housing tenure

79.9%

20.1%

Owner79.9%

Renter20.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 66109 in Kansas City, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,333 → $1,596

up 19.7%

Income

$88,734 → $102,593

up 15.6%

Population

27,507 → 28,355

up 3.1%

Renter share

21.6% → 20.1%

-1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

31.8% → 34%

+2.2 pts

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 66109 in Kansas City, KS has climbed from $1,333 to $1,596, a 19.7% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $102,593 today, compared with $88,734 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.1% since 2021, moving from about 27,507 residents to roughly 28,355. Renters now make up 20.1% of households, compared with 21.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 34% of adults here, versus 31.8% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 66109 covers Kansas City, KS. The median rent here is $1,596/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($102,593/yr), ZIP 66109 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66109?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,596/mo in ZIP 66109. The local median household income is $102,593/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66109?

Rent in ZIP 66109 has risen 9.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

How does ZIP 66109 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66109 is in the middle among Kansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #26 of 70 at $1,596/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 66109 changed +9.3%, against a typical +4.1% across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.