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ZIP 66221

Pop. 25,550·Johnson County·19th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,668/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$297
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 66221 · $1,668
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,360
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$1,810/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
$20,016/yr
At $1,668/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyJohnson County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66221 (Overland Park, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,550
Median income
$190,000
Median age
39.6
Renters
14.6%
Age distribution
31.2%
32%
14.5%
Under 1831.2%
18–3411.7%
35–5432%
55–6414.5%
65+10.7%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
80.2%
White80.2%
Black2.5%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian10.5%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
16.8%
76%
No HS diploma0.9%
HS diploma6.3%
Some college16.8%
Bachelor's+76%
Housing tenure
85.4%
14.6%
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66221 in Overland Park, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$180,037 → $190,000
up 5.5%
Population
24,107 → 25,550
up 6.0%
Renter share
16.1% → 14.6%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
75.3% → 76%
+0.7 pts

Census figures show median household income at $190,000 today, compared with $180,037 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 24,107 to 25,550 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.0% change. About 14.6% of households rent today, against 16.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66221 covers Overland Park, KS. The median rent here is $1,668/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 11% of local median household income ($190,000/yr), ZIP 66221 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66221?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66221 (Overland Park, KS) is $1,668. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66221 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66221's median rent of $1,668/mo is $297 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66221 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66221 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #19 out of 66 ZIPs tracked at $1,668/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66221?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,668/mo in ZIP 66221. The local median household income is $190,000/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66221?

Rent in ZIP 66221 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 66221 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66221 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,668/mo, rent takes approximately 11% of the local median household income ($190,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66221 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66221 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.6% of ZIP 66221 households are renters, while 85.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66221 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66221 compare to the rest of Overland Park?

ZIP 66221 is more affordable than Overland Park overall. At $1,668/mo, it's $132 below the Overland Park citywide median of $1,800/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66221 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66221 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
11%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,668/mo, rent takes ~11% of ZIP 66221's median household income ($190,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66221 11%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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