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Population and households in ZIP 66109
Household size in ZIP 66109
| Period | ZIP 66109 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 66109 are large by national standards, averaging 2.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.69 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 12 of the 136 Kansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 66109
| Period | ZIP 66109 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
At 39.3, the median age in ZIP 66109 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has crept up from 38.6 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 66109
| Period | ZIP 66109 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 66109 as they are nationally: 11.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 66109
Renters in ZIP 66109
| Period | ZIP 66109 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 34.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 34.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 66109 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (32.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 66109
| Period | ZIP 66109 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 66109: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Kansas City area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 66109
| Period | ZIP 66109 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1977 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 66109 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 66109
| Period | ZIP 66109 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $818 | $897 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,187 | $980 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,332 | $1,095 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,811 | $1,395 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$993 | +$498 | +$390 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 66109 costs $1,811 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $993 a month since 2006–10, up 121%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 66109
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 66109
| Period | ZIP 66109 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 34.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 37.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.4% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 66109 as nationally: 35.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Kansas City area overall (39.7%). The share with a degree is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 66109
| Period | ZIP 66109 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 91.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.3% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 66109 have finished high school as nationally: 90.3%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Kansas City area (92.9%). The share with a diploma is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 66109
| Period | ZIP 66109 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 66109 runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 66109 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 66109 | 2.98 | 39.3 | 11.8% | 19.8% | 7.3% | 1989 | $1,811 | 35.4% | 90.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 66112 | 2.59 | 38.3 | 15.8% | 51.0% | 10.3% | 1970 | $1,175 | 28.2% | 89.1% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 66111 | 2.68 | 39.2 | 13.3% | 27.8% | 10.5% | 1979 | $1,088 | 21.2% | 88.9% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 64092 | 2.78 | 37.3 | 4.1% | 15.3% | 6.1% | 2010 | $1,342 | 55.0% | 97.4% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 66113 | 3.05 | 31.2 | 9.4% | 0.0% | 15.2% | 2002 | $1,053 | 21.6% | 100.0% | 18.9% |
| ZIP 66007 | 2.81 | 40.1 | 7.3% | 17.8% | 2.3% | 1999 | $1,084 | 42.2% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 66104 | 2.83 | 35.1 | 16.6% | 32.1% | 12.9% | 1954 | $1,148 | 11.9% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 66012 | 2.78 | 40.5 | 7.2% | 18.9% | 4.3% | 1981 | $1,111 | 31.7% | 90.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 66102 | 3.22 | 29.8 | 18.2% | 42.1% | 14.7% | 1953 | $1,105 | 15.4% | 70.2% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 66226 | 3.12 | 34.8 | 9.5% | 14.1% | 4.0% | 2002 | $1,692 | 64.5% | 98.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 64152 | 2.66 | 41.1 | 8.5% | 17.8% | 6.2% | 1987 | $1,503 | 53.6% | 96.1% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 66109. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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