ZIP Code · KS

ZIP 66209

Part of Leawood, KS

Pop. 20,413·Johnson County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Kansas

Median rent (all units)

$1,442/mo

Year-over-Year

-8.4%

Month-over-Month

-2.4%

vs US Median

-$490

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 66209 · $1,442

More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,270

1 BR

$1,390

2 BR

$1,580

3 BR

$2,060

4 BR+

$2,450

Research median

$1,580/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Kansas

Rent in ZIP 66209 changed -8.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.1%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($143,393) is $3,585 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,450).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 64131, 4 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,226/mo), about $2,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 66209. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,304/yr

At $1,442/mo median

Location

CityLeawood

StateKS

CountyJohnson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 8.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-8.4% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66209 (Leawood, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 71.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

20,413

Median income

$143,393

Median age

46.4

Renters

29.7%

Age distribution

23.2%

13.3%

23%

15.2%

25.2%

Under 1823.2%

18–3413.3%

35–5423%

55–6415.2%

65+25.2%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

84.1%

White84.1%

Black4.5%

Hispanic4.5%

Asian5.5%

Other1.5%

Education (25+)

18.9%

71.9%

No HS diploma1.5%

HS diploma7.7%

Some college18.9%

Bachelor's+71.9%

Housing tenure

70.3%

29.7%

Owner70.3%

Renter29.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66209 in Leawood, KS has changed in 5 years

Income

$121,760 → $143,393

up 17.8%

Population

19,288 → 20,413

up 5.8%

Renter share

26.4% → 29.7%

+3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

76% → 71.9%

-4.1 pts

Median age

49.6 → 46.4

-3.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 66209 in Leawood, KS now reports about $143,393, up from $121,760 in 2021. The population has grown by 5.8% since 2021, moving from about 19,288 residents to roughly 20,413. Renters now make up 29.7% of households, compared with 26.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 71.9% of adults here, versus 76% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 66209 covers Leawood, KS. The median rent here is $1,442/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 12% of local median household income ($143,393/yr), ZIP 66209 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,442/mo in ZIP 66209. The local median household income is $143,393/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66209?

Rent in ZIP 66209 has fallen 8.4% over the past year.

How does ZIP 66209 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66209 is in the middle among Kansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #33 of 70 at $1,442/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 66209 changed -8.4%, against a typical +4.1% across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.