66049 ZIP Code — Lawrence, KS
Douglas County, Kansas
ZIP code 66049 is located in Lawrence, Kansas, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 45.19 square miles and serves a population of 31,608 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.
About ZIP code 66049
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $335,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
The gap between median ($80,539) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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 — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
31,608
population
45.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66049 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66049
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lawrence | Acceptable |
| Lawrence | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
66050 Lecompton (4.2 mi)
66045 Lawrence (5.3 mi)
66047 Lawrence (6.2 mi)
66073 Perry (8.7 mi)
66046 Lawrence (8.9 mi)
66044 Lawrence (9 mi)
66409 Berryton (11.4 mi)
66542 Tecumseh (11.5 mi)
66429 Grantville (12.5 mi)
66006 Baldwin City (13.4 mi)
66524 Overbrook (13.8 mi)
66025 Eudora (15.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,608 |
| Population density | 699 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 45.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 5.25 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9739 |
| Longitude | -95.3488 |
| 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 | 31.8% | 41.9% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.5% | 30.0% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.5% | 21.8% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 10.3% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
31,608
Population
699
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$80,539
Median household income
$48,855
Per capita income
$335,400
Median home value
$1,126
Median monthly rent
55.6%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
8,984
Housing units
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
707
Under 5
769
1,073
5–9
1,167
914
10–14
995
893
15–19
972
1,637
20–24
1,782
1,869
25–34
2,034
2,250
35–44
2,449
1,724
45–54
1,875
808
55–59
879
644
60–64
700
1,479
65–74
1,609
862
75–84
938
277
85+
302
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,842 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 24,766 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,467 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.4%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian
5.4%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,346 | 77.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,541 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 1,770 | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,326 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,147 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 524 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 101 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 41.9% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.5% | 30.0% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.5% | 21.8% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 10.3% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
7.9%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
9.8%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k+
13.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.4% |
| $200k+ | 13.5% |
| Median income | $80,539 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k–$300k
27.6%
$300k–$500k
39.6%
$500k–$1M
17.7%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $335,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,126 |
| Owner occupied | 55.6% |
| Renter occupied | 44.4% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 52.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 20.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.4% |
| Electricity | 31.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,962 | 48.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 954 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,707 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,630 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,547 | 24.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,220 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.3% | 30.0% |
| Married | 54.1% | 52.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
14.4%
Some college, no degree
14.7%
Associate's degree
4.5%
Bachelor's degree
30.3%
Graduate / professional
32.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 63.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 388 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 459 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,239 | 34.8% |
| High school | 1,416 | 15.2% |
| College / grad school | 3,812 | 40.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.7%
Professional & management
16.0%
Retail trade
10.6%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Other services
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Public administration
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Construction
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 56.9% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.7% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 18.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.6% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 15.6% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
8.4%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
25.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| High blood pressure | 25.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 17.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 15.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.1% |
| Visited dentist | 72.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,833 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 24.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.1% |
| Public insurance | 24.0% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,132 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 894 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 129 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 585 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,343 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 29,144 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 16,828 | 53.2% |
| Foreign born | 199 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,265 | 7.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,189 | 52.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,282 | 16.7% |
| Italian | 3,863 | 12.2% |
| Arab | 1,188 | 3.8% |
| English | 331 | 1% |
| Polish | 308 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 153 | 0.5% |
| German | 141 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 36 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.1% |
| Internet access | 98.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66049
What city is ZIP code 66049 in?
ZIP code 66049 is primarily assigned to Lawrence, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66049 in?
ZIP code 66049 falls within Douglas County, Kansas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 66049?
63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66049?
The median home value in ZIP code 66049 is $335,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 66049?
ZIP code 66049 has an estimated population of 31,608 residents, with a density of 699 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 66049?
The median household income in ZIP code 66049 is $80,539, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 66049 in?
ZIP code 66049 observes the CST timezone.