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Population and households in ZIP 66208
Household size in ZIP 66208
| Period | ZIP 66208 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 66208 run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.24, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 66208
| Period | ZIP 66208 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 66208 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the south.
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 66208
| Period | ZIP 66208 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 66208: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 66208 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Kansas ZIP codes.
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 66208
Renters in ZIP 66208
| Period | ZIP 66208 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 34.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 34.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 66208 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 66208
| Period | ZIP 66208 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 66208: just 4.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 66208 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Kansas ZIP codes.
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 66208
| Period | ZIP 66208 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1977 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 66208 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing. ZIP 66208 has older homes than at least four in five Kansas ZIP codes.
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 66208
| Period | ZIP 66208 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,134 | $897 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,225 | $980 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,471 | $1,095 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,736 | $1,395 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$601 | +$498 | +$390 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 66208 costs $1,736 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $601 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the center.
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 66208
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 66208
| Period | ZIP 66208 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.5% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 69.6% | 34.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.2% | 37.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.7% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 66208 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (74.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 136 Kansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
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 66208
| Period | ZIP 66208 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.7% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.8% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.1% | 91.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 66208: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 136 Kansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 66208
| Period | ZIP 66208 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 66208 has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 66208 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 66208 | 2.42 | 43.4 | 6.6% | 17.7% | 4.7% | 1956 | $1,736 | 74.7% | 98.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 64113 | 2.54 | 41.0 | 4.6% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 1940 | $1,834 | 89.0% | 99.6% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 66205 | 2.21 | 39.0 | 5.6% | 23.5% | 5.5% | 1950 | $1,788 | 70.3% | 97.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 66204 | 2.08 | 37.6 | 8.9% | 47.8% | 9.0% | 1967 | $1,464 | 46.4% | 92.4% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 66206 | 2.63 | 44.5 | 6.8% | 11.8% | 4.9% | 1962 | $2,332 | 78.7% | 99.4% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 66202 | 2.07 | 37.5 | 9.5% | 49.5% | 5.3% | 1967 | $1,403 | 51.1% | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 66207 | 2.50 | 42.8 | 6.1% | 24.1% | 4.9% | 1969 | $1,888 | 74.3% | 99.2% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 64114 | 2.03 | 43.5 | 6.9% | 33.5% | 8.4% | 1958 | $1,499 | 54.6% | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 64131 | 2.20 | 36.0 | 15.5% | 48.2% | 11.6% | 1959 | $1,242 | 39.2% | 92.0% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 64112 | 1.76 | 38.8 | 4.0% | 53.3% | 18.8% | 1960 | $1,668 | 78.6% | 98.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 66212 | 2.25 | 38.1 | 8.6% | 44.1% | 8.1% | 1973 | $1,462 | 50.5% | 96.5% | 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 66208. 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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