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Population and households in ZIP 66217
Household size in ZIP 66217
| Period | ZIP 66217 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 66217 is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.45, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 66217
| Period | ZIP 66217 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.0 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.9 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.1 | +1.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 66217 skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.7, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 66217
| Period | ZIP 66217 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 66217: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 5.5 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 66217
Renters in ZIP 66217
| Period | ZIP 66217 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.9% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.9% | 34.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.9% | 34.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 66217 than nationally: 44.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 36.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.7 points since 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 66217
| Period | ZIP 66217 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 66217: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 66217
| Period | ZIP 66217 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1977 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 66217 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 66217
| Period | ZIP 66217 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,097 | $897 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $865 | $980 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,123 | $1,095 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,393 | $1,395 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$296 | +$498 | +$390 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 66217 runs $1,393 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $296 a month from 2006–10, a 27% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 66217
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 66217
| Period | ZIP 66217 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.3% | 34.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.7% | 37.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.1% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 66217 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (61.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.6 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 66217
| Period | ZIP 66217 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 91.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 66217: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 66217
| Period | ZIP 66217 | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 66217 has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 66217 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 66217 | 2.29 | 50.9 | 4.8% | 44.9% | 4.8% | 1992 | $1,393 | 61.1% | 97.9% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 66216 | 2.50 | 43.6 | 7.5% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 1983 | $1,597 | 52.9% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 66219 | 2.14 | 37.0 | 5.3% | 63.0% | 5.9% | 1999 | $1,604 | 57.4% | 97.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 66218 | 3.15 | 38.7 | 5.8% | 10.1% | 5.2% | 2003 | $1,715 | 58.5% | 97.4% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 66203 | 2.34 | 40.1 | 5.6% | 36.7% | 5.2% | 1969 | $1,181 | 37.2% | 93.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 66215 | 2.34 | 39.9 | 9.0% | 40.0% | 5.5% | 1981 | $1,601 | 49.0% | 95.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 66113 | 3.05 | 31.2 | 9.4% | 0.0% | 15.2% | 2002 | $1,053 | 21.6% | 100.0% | 18.9% |
| ZIP 66226 | 3.12 | 34.8 | 9.5% | 14.1% | 4.0% | 2002 | $1,692 | 64.5% | 98.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 66220 | 2.81 | 43.9 | 1.9% | 13.0% | 5.5% | 2007 | $1,702 | 71.5% | 98.3% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 66214 | 2.12 | 34.0 | 9.4% | 59.2% | 6.9% | 1986 | $1,362 | 51.7% | 97.0% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 66111 | 2.68 | 39.2 | 13.3% | 27.8% | 10.5% | 1979 | $1,088 | 21.2% | 88.9% | 6.9% |
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 66217. 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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