ZIP Code · KS

ZIP 66202

Part of Mission, KS
Pop. 17,408·Johnson County·20th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,694/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$238
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 66202 · $1,694
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 66202 usually run 2.1% below trend in December and 1.5% above it in August, about $61 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 66202 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of Kansas

Rent in ZIP 66202 changed +3.7% 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 7 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($75,129) is $1,878 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,760); a 4-bedroom is $2,090.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 66103, 3 miles away, rents for 27% less ($1,241/mo), about $5,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 66202. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$20,328/yr
At $1,694/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyJohnson County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +0.5% 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
$1,208 → $1,694
up 40.2%
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 $486 per month, settling near $1,694 after starting the period at $1,208. 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 22.1 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 66202 covers Mission, KS. The median rent here is $1,694/mo as of October 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 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $68,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,694/mo in ZIP 66202. The local median household income is $75,129/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66202?

Rent in ZIP 66202 has risen 3.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 66202?

Asking rents in ZIP 66202 are usually lowest in December, about 2.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $61 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 66202 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66202 is one of the pricier among Kansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #20 of 70 at $1,694/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 66202 changed +3.7%, against a typical +4.1% across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 66202 compare to the rest of Mission?

At $1,694/mo, ZIP 66202 is $4 above the Mission citywide median of $1,690/mo.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,694/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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