66046 ZIP Code — Lawrence, KS
Douglas County, Kansas
ZIP code 66046 is located in Lawrence, Kansas, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 40.84 square miles and serves a population of 19,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.
About ZIP code 66046
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $60,658. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
19,069
population
40.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66046 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66046
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lawrence | Acceptable |
| Lawrence | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
66045 Lawrence (4.4 mi)
66025 Eudora (6.5 mi)
66006 Baldwin City (7.2 mi)
66047 Lawrence (7.5 mi)
66049 Lawrence (8.9 mi)
66044 Lawrence (9.4 mi)
66052 Linwood (11.7 mi)
66050 Lecompton (13.1 mi)
66018 De Soto (13.2 mi)
66021 Edgerton (14.3 mi)
66092 Wellsville (15 mi)
66086 Tonganoxie (16.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,069 |
| Population density | 467 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 40.84 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.94 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9032 |
| Longitude | -95.2106 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 785 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.9% | 41.9% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 30.0% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.0% | 21.8% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
19,069
Population
467
People per sq mi
30.0
Median age
$60,658
Median household income
$31,639
Per capita income
$201,000
Median home value
$897
Median monthly rent
48.0%
Home ownership
17.6%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
4,612
Housing units
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
378
Under 5
342
465
5–9
421
468
10–14
425
775
15–19
702
1,980
20–24
1,795
1,587
25–34
1,439
1,486
35–44
1,348
927
45–54
840
456
55–59
413
489
60–64
444
687
65–74
623
249
75–84
225
55
85+
50
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,974 | 15.6% |
| 18 and over | 16,095 | 84.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,889 | 9.9% |
| Median age | 30.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.1%
Asian
7%
Two or more races
7%
Black or African American
5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Other race
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,878 | 70.1% |
| Asian | 1,388 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 1,382 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 1,114 | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,063 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 722 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 244 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.9% | 41.9% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 30.0% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.0% | 21.8% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
17.8%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $60,658 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.7%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
9.0%
$150k–$200k
33.5%
$200k–$300k
34.6%
$300k–$500k
10.1%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,000 |
| Median rent / month | $897 |
| Owner occupied | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 52.0% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 49.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% |
| 3 or more | 16.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.1% |
| Electricity | 31.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,131 | 37.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,045 | 12.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,192 | 26.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,061 | 24.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,792 | 21.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,389 | 16.5% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.8% | 43.5% |
| Married | 38.0% | 40.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
19.2%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
26.0%
Graduate / professional
19.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 61 | 0.9% |
| Kindergarten | 194 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,424 | 22.1% |
| High school | 639 | 9.9% |
| College / grad school | 4,111 | 63.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Professional & management
11.8%
Retail trade
11.7%
Construction
7.3%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Other services
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Public administration
3.8%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.8% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 24.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.8% |
| Government | 20.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.0% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 3.0% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 8.8% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
17.6%
Under 18 years
7.8%
18 and over
19.4%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
25.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.6% |
| Retirement income | 13.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 24.6% |
| High cholesterol | 26.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 15.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 615 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 8.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 24.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.9% |
| Public insurance | 19.8% |
| No insurance | 10.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,349 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 988 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 203 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 698 | 3.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,288 | 90.7% |
| Born in same state | 17,043 | 89.4% |
| Born in different state | 9,499 | 49.8% |
| Foreign born | 245 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,781 | 9.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 537 | 30.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,609 | 13.7% |
| Italian | 2,401 | 12.6% |
| Arab | 574 | 3% |
| English | 441 | 2.3% |
| Polish | 257 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 133 | 0.7% |
| German | 30 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.2% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66046
What city is ZIP code 66046 in?
ZIP code 66046 is primarily assigned to Lawrence, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66046 in?
ZIP code 66046 falls within Douglas County, Kansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66046?
18% of residents in ZIP code 66046 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 66046?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 66046?
ZIP code 66046 has an estimated population of 19,069 residents, with a density of 467 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66046?
The median home value in ZIP code 66046 is $201,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 66046 in?
ZIP code 66046 observes the CST timezone.