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ZIP 66227

Part of Lenexa, KS
Pop. 9,595·Johnson County·4th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$2,223/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
+$258
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 66227 · $2,223
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,660
4 BR+
$3,160
Research median
$2,040/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$26,676/yr
At $2,223/mo median
Location
CityLenexa
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, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66227 (Lenexa, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 70.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,595
Median income
$139,883
Median age
40
Renters
14.2%
Age distribution
27%
15.6%
30%
18.3%
Under 1827%
18–3415.6%
35–5430%
55–649.2%
65+18.3%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
86.1%
White86.1%
Black4.6%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian1.7%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
21.4%
70.1%
HS diploma8.2%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+70.1%
Housing tenure
85.8%
14.2%
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66227 in Lenexa, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$121,528 → $139,883
up 15.1%
Population
8,445 → 9,595
up 13.6%
Renter share
10.7% → 14.2%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
62.7% → 70.1%
+7.4 pts
Median age
38.6 → 40
+1.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $139,883 today, compared with $121,528 five years earlier. The population has grown by 13.6% since 2021, moving from about 8,445 residents to roughly 9,595. Renters now make up 14.2% of households, compared with 10.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 70.1% of adults here, versus 62.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 66227 covers Lenexa, KS. The median rent here is $2,223/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($139,883/yr), ZIP 66227 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 66227?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66227 (Lenexa, KS) is $2,223. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66227 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66227's median rent of $2,223/mo is $258 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66227 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66227 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #4 out of 73 ZIPs tracked at $2,223/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66227?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,223/mo in ZIP 66227. The local median household income is $139,883/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66227?

Rent in ZIP 66227 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 66227 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66227 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,223/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($139,883/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66227 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66227 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.2% of ZIP 66227 households are renters, while 85.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66227 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66227 compare to the rest of Lenexa?

ZIP 66227 is pricier than Lenexa as a whole. At $2,223/mo, it's $538 above the Lenexa citywide median of $1,685/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66227 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66227 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,223/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 66227's median household income ($139,883/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66227 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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