ZIP Code · KS

ZIP 66202

Part of Mission, KS
Pop. 17,408·Johnson County·17th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,719/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.8%
Month-over-Month
+11.6%
vs US Median
-$246
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ZIP 66202 · $1,719
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,350/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
$20,628/yr
At $1,719/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyJohnson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.8% YoY, +11.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66202 (Mission, KS) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,408
Median income
$75,129
Median age
34.1
Renters
50.4%
Age distribution
17.1%
34.4%
21.2%
17.1%
Under 1817.1%
18–3434.4%
35–5421.2%
55–6410.2%
65+17.1%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
79.8%
White79.8%
Black5.9%
Hispanic10.7%
Asian1.7%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
17.1%
27%
52.6%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma17.1%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+52.6%
Housing tenure
49.6%
50.4%
Owner49.6%
Renter50.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66202 in Mission, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,054 → $1,719
up 63.1%
Income
$63,613 → $75,129
up 18.1%
Population
17,068 → 17,408
up 2.0%
Renter share
48% → 50.4%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
50.8% → 52.6%
+1.8 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 66202 in Mission, KS has increased by $665 per month, settling near $1,719 after starting the period at $1,054. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 66202 in Mission, KS now reports about $75,129, up from $63,613 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 45.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,068 to 17,408 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. About 50.4% of households rent today, against 48% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 66202 in Mission, KS reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66202 covers Mission, KS. The median rent here is $1,719/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($75,129/yr), ZIP 66202 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66202 (Mission, KS) is $1,719. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66202's median rent of $1,719/mo is $246 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66202 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66202 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #17 out of 66 ZIPs tracked at $1,719/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,719/mo in ZIP 66202. The local median household income is $75,129/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66202?

Rent in ZIP 66202 has increased 19.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66202 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,719/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($75,129/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66202 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.4% of ZIP 66202 households are renters, while 49.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 66202 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 66202 compare to the rest of Mission?

ZIP 66202 is pricier than Mission as a whole. At $1,719/mo, it's $10 above the Mission citywide median of $1,709/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,719/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 66202's median household income ($75,129/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66202 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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