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ZIP 66801

Part of Emporia, KS
Pop. 27,585·Lyon County·65th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$860/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$1,105
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 66801 · $860
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$630
1 BR
$680
2 BR
$890
3 BR
$1,160
4 BR+
$1,400
Research median
$890/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
$10,320/yr
At $860/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyLyon County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.0% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66801 (Emporia, KS) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,585
Median income
$56,794
Median age
32.2
Renters
46.3%
Age distribution
21.5%
31.6%
20.5%
15.5%
Under 1821.5%
18–3431.6%
35–5420.5%
55–6410.9%
65+15.5%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
67.7%
27.8%
White67.7%
Black1.6%
Hispanic27.8%
Asian2.4%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
33.6%
28.3%
26.6%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma33.6%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+26.6%
Housing tenure
53.7%
46.3%
Owner53.7%
Renter46.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66801 in Emporia, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,940 → $56,794
up 11.5%
Population
27,926 → 27,585
down 1.2%
Renter share
45.8% → 46.3%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
27.4% → 26.6%
-0.8 pts

Median household income climbed from $50,940 to $56,794 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.5% shift. Census counts show ZIP 66801 in Emporia, KS losing about 341 residents over the five-year window, down 1.2% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66801 covers Emporia, KS. The median rent here is $860/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($56,794/yr), ZIP 66801 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66801 (Emporia, KS) is $860. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66801's median rent of $860/mo is $1,105 (56%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66801 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66801 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #65 out of 66 ZIPs at $860/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $34,000/year (~$16/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $860/mo in ZIP 66801. The local median household income is $56,794/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66801?

Rent in ZIP 66801 has increased 18.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66801 is considered very affordable for renters. At $860/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($56,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66801 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.3% of ZIP 66801 households are renters, while 53.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66801 compare to the rest of Emporia?

ZIP 66801 sits right at the Emporia citywide median of $860/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $860/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 66801's median household income ($56,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66801 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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