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ZIP 66205

Pop. 14,032·Johnson County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$2,289/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$324
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ZIP 66205 · $2,289
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,740
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,690
Research median
$1,740/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,468/yr
At $2,289/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyJohnson County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66205 (Roeland Park, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 69.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,032
Median income
$102,449
Median age
37.9
Renters
21.9%
Age distribution
19.3%
25.8%
26.9%
16.5%
Under 1819.3%
18–3425.8%
35–5426.9%
55–6411.6%
65+16.5%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
81%
White81%
Black1.7%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian3.2%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
20.6%
69.5%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma7.3%
Some college20.6%
Bachelor's+69.5%
Housing tenure
78.1%
21.9%
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66205 in Roeland Park, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,665 → $102,449
up 15.5%
Population
14,046 → 14,032
down 0.1%
Renter share
20.4% → 21.9%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
65% → 69.5%
+4.5 pts

Census figures show median household income at $102,449 today, compared with $88,665 five years earlier. Renters now make up 21.9% of households, compared with 20.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 69.5% of adults here, versus 65% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66205 covers Roeland Park, KS. The median rent here is $2,289/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($102,449/yr), ZIP 66205 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66205 (Roeland Park, KS) is $2,289. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66205's median rent of $2,289/mo is $324 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66205 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66205 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #3 out of 66 ZIPs tracked at $2,289/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,289/mo in ZIP 66205. The local median household income is $102,449/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66205?

Rent in ZIP 66205 has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66205 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,289/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($102,449/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66205 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.9% of ZIP 66205 households are renters, while 78.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66205 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 66205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,289/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 66205's median household income ($102,449/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66205 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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