ZIP Code · KS

ZIP 67203

Part of Wichita, KS

Pop. 30,710·Sedgwick County·41st most expensive ZIP in Kansas

Median rent (all units)

$1,249/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$683

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ZIP 67203 · $1,249

More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$780

1 BR

$840

2 BR

$1,090

3 BR

$1,430

4 BR+

$1,770

Research median

$1,090/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 67203 usually run 1.2% below trend in December and 0.9% above it in July, about $26 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 67203 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of Kansas

Rent in ZIP 67203 changed +5.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.1%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 67203 rose 38.9% while median household income rose 25.1% ($41,591 to $52,028). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 67203 is 51.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($52,028) is $1,301 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,090); a 3-bedroom is $1,430.

Rank in Wichita

12th cheapest of 16 ZIP codes in Wichita.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 67213, 2 miles away, rents for 24% less ($953/mo), about $3,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 67203. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,988/yr

At $1,249/mo median

Location

CityWichita

StateKS

CountySedgwick County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 67203 (Wichita, KS) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,710

Median income

$52,028

Median age

36.1

Renters

53.3%

Age distribution

19.3%

28.3%

24.3%

16.4%

Under 1819.3%

18–3428.3%

35–5424.3%

55–6411.6%

65+16.4%

Gender

51.4%

48.6%

Male51.4%

Female48.6%

Race & ethnicity

61.8%

27.3%

White61.8%

Black10%

Hispanic27.3%

Asian3.2%

Education (25+)

16.7%

27.2%

31.3%

24.8%

No HS diploma16.7%

HS diploma27.2%

Some college31.3%

Bachelor's+24.8%

Housing tenure

46.7%

53.3%

Owner46.7%

Renter53.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 67203 in Wichita, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent

$906 → $1,249

up 37.9%

Income

$44,779 → $52,028

up 16.2%

Population

30,771 → 30,710

down 0.2%

Renter share

53.1% → 53.3%

+0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

23.2% → 24.8%

+1.6 pts

Median age

37 → 36.1

-0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 67203 in Wichita, KS has shifted from $906 to $1,249, up 37.9% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,779 in 2021 to $52,028 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 67203 in Wichita, KS market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 67203 covers Wichita, KS. The median rent here is $1,249/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($52,028/yr), ZIP 67203 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 67203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,249/mo in ZIP 67203. The local median household income is $52,028/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 67203?

Rent in ZIP 67203 has risen 5.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 67203?

Asking rents in ZIP 67203 are usually lowest in December, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $26 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 67203?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 67203 rose 38.9% while median household income rose 25.1%, from $41,591 to $52,028. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 67203 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 67203 is in the middle among Kansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #41 of 70 at $1,249/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 67203 changed +5.6%, against a typical +4.1% across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.