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ZIP 66226

Part of Shawnee, KS
Pop. 16,219·Johnson County·1st most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$2,555/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
+$590
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 66226 · $2,555
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,280
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,450/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
$30,660/yr
At $2,555/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyJohnson County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66226 (Shawnee, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 67.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,219
Median income
$173,667
Median age
34.9
Renters
13.9%
Age distribution
31.6%
18.7%
35.4%
Under 1831.6%
18–3418.7%
35–5435.4%
55–648.9%
65+5.4%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
86.8%
White86.8%
Black3.1%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
23.6%
67.1%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma8%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+67.1%
Housing tenure
86.1%
13.9%
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66226 in Shawnee, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$145,896 → $173,667
up 19.0%
Population
15,353 → 16,219
up 5.6%
Renter share
13.7% → 13.9%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
64.5% → 67.1%
+2.6 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $145,896 in 2021 to $173,667 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 66226 in Shawnee, KS adding about 866 residents over the five-year window, up 5.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 64.5% to 67.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66226 covers Shawnee, KS. The median rent here is $2,555/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($173,667/yr), ZIP 66226 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66226?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66226 (Shawnee, KS) is $2,555. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66226's median rent of $2,555/mo is $590 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66226 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66226 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #1 out of 66 ZIPs tracked at $2,555/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,555/mo in ZIP 66226. The local median household income is $173,667/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66226?

Rent in ZIP 66226 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 66226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66226 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,555/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($173,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66226 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.9% of ZIP 66226 households are renters, while 86.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66226 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66226 compare to the rest of Shawnee?

ZIP 66226 is pricier than Shawnee as a whole. At $2,555/mo, it's $759 above the Shawnee citywide median of $1,796/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66226 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,555/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 66226's median household income ($173,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66226 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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