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ZIP 66109

Pop. 28,355·Wyandotte County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,452/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
-$478
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 66109 · $1,452
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,077
1 BR
$1,177
2 BR
$1,334
3 BR
$1,741
4 BR+
$2,069
Research median
$1,334/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$17,424/yr
At $1,452/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyWyandotte County
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
38
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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Census figures show median household income at $102,593 today, compared with $88,734 five years earlier. 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.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 66109 covers Kansas City, KS. The median rent here is $1,452/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,177/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,334/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($102,593/yr), ZIP 66109 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66109?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66109 (Kansas City, KS) is $1,452. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66109 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66109's median rent of $1,452/mo is $478 (25%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 66109 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66109 falls in the middle range for Kansas, ranking #33 out of 73 ZIPs at $1,452/mo.

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 $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,452/mo in ZIP 66109. The local median household income is $102,593/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66109?

Rent in ZIP 66109 has decreased 5.6% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 66109 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66109 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,452/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($102,593/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66109 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66109 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.1% of ZIP 66109 households are renters, while 79.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66109 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66109 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 66109 is pricier than Kansas City as a whole. At $1,452/mo, it's $114 above the Kansas City citywide median of $1,338/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66109 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66109 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,452/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 66109's median household income ($102,593/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66109 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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