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Population and households in ZIP 66204
Household size in ZIP 66204
| Period | ZIP 66204 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.01 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 66204 is a place of small households, averaging 2.08 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.01 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only three of the 136 Kansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller 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 66204
| Period | ZIP 66204 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.5 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.7 | +1.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 66204 is 37.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 39.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 66204
| Period | ZIP 66204 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 66204 than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 66204
Renters in ZIP 66204
| Period | ZIP 66204 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.6% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.0% | 34.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.8% | 34.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 66204 than nationally: 47.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (43.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 66204
| Period | ZIP 66204 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 66204 is close to the national rate: 9.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
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 66204
| Period | ZIP 66204 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1977 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 66204 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 66204
| Period | ZIP 66204 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $887 | $897 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $971 | $980 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,126 | $1,095 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,464 | $1,395 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$577 | +$498 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 66204 pays $1,464 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $577 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 28.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the west.
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 66204
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 66204
| Period | ZIP 66204 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 34.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.5% | 37.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.4% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 66204 is highly educated: 46.4% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 66204
| Period | ZIP 66204 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 91.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 66204 is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Kansas City area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has fallen 1.5 points since 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 66204
| Period | ZIP 66204 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in ZIP 66204 than nationally: unemployment was 6.9%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.2 points, even as the national rate fell. 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 66204 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 66204 | 2.08 | 37.6 | 8.9% | 47.8% | 9.0% | 1967 | $1,464 | 46.4% | 92.4% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 66212 | 2.25 | 38.1 | 8.6% | 44.1% | 8.1% | 1973 | $1,462 | 50.5% | 96.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 66202 | 2.07 | 37.5 | 9.5% | 49.5% | 5.3% | 1967 | $1,403 | 51.1% | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 66208 | 2.42 | 43.4 | 6.6% | 17.7% | 4.7% | 1956 | $1,736 | 74.7% | 98.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 66203 | 2.34 | 40.1 | 5.6% | 36.7% | 5.2% | 1969 | $1,181 | 37.2% | 93.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 66214 | 2.12 | 34.0 | 9.4% | 59.2% | 6.9% | 1986 | $1,362 | 51.7% | 97.0% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 66207 | 2.50 | 42.8 | 6.1% | 24.1% | 4.9% | 1969 | $1,888 | 74.3% | 99.2% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 66216 | 2.50 | 43.6 | 7.5% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 1983 | $1,597 | 52.9% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 66206 | 2.63 | 44.5 | 6.8% | 11.8% | 4.9% | 1962 | $2,332 | 78.7% | 99.4% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 66205 | 2.21 | 39.0 | 5.6% | 23.5% | 5.5% | 1950 | $1,788 | 70.3% | 97.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 66215 | 2.34 | 39.9 | 9.0% | 40.0% | 5.5% | 1981 | $1,601 | 49.0% | 95.8% | 4.1% |
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 66204. 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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