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ZIP 66112

Pop. 12,881·Wyandotte County·60th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$991/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.7%
Month-over-Month
-6.2%
vs US Median
-$974
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 66112 · $991
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$732
1 BR
$804
2 BR
$912
3 BR
$1,185
4 BR+
$1,415
Research median
$912/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,892/yr
At $991/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyWyandotte County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.7% YoY, -6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66112 (Kansas City, KS) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,881
Median income
$62,313
Median age
33.2
Renters
52.4%
Age distribution
25.5%
27.7%
19.5%
15.6%
Under 1825.5%
18–3427.7%
35–5419.5%
55–6411.6%
65+15.6%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
33.1%
37%
17.2%
White33.1%
Black37%
Hispanic17.2%
Asian7.5%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
24.3%
37%
27.8%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college37%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
47.6%
52.4%
Owner47.6%
Renter52.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66112 in Kansas City, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,030 → $62,313
up 24.6%
Population
12,868 → 12,881
up 0.1%
Renter share
51.3% → 52.4%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
22.9% → 27.8%
+4.9 pts
Median age
33.8 → 33.2
-0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 66112 in Kansas City, KS now reports about $62,313, up from $50,030 in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.9% to 27.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66112 covers Kansas City, KS. The median rent here is $991/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $804/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $912/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($62,313/yr), ZIP 66112 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66112?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66112 (Kansas City, KS) is $991. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66112 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66112's median rent of $991/mo is $974 (50%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66112 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66112 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #60 out of 66 ZIPs at $991/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66112?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $991/mo in ZIP 66112. The local median household income is $62,313/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66112?

Rent in ZIP 66112 has decreased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 66112 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66112 is considered very affordable for renters. At $991/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($62,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66112 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66112 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.4% of ZIP 66112 households are renters, while 47.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 66112 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 66112 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 66112 is more affordable than Kansas City overall. At $991/mo, it's $328 below the Kansas City citywide median of $1,319/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66112 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66112 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $991/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 66112's median household income ($62,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66112 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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