66223 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 66223, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

66223 is a zip code in Johnson County, Kansas, which covers Overland Park and Oxford, with a total population of 26,050 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 66223 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 66223.

The estimated population of people living in 66223 is 26,050, with a median age of 36.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 66223 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,050
 -2.21% +3.26%
2020
26,639
+2.81%
-
2019
25,912
+1.74%
-
2018
25,468
+0.95%
-
2017
25,228
 - -

Population of 66223 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 66223 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
68%
72.7%
 -6.46%
Black/African American
3.8%
4%
 -5.00%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
4%
4.2%
 -4.76%
Asian
20.3%
16.9%
 +20.12%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
1.3%
 +161.54%
Other
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 66223 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 66223 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 66223 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 66223 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.6 +3.68% 36 +5.26% 37.6 +3.01%
2020 35.3 +2.92% 34.2 +4.59% 36.5 +2.82%
2019 34.3 -0.87% 32.7 +0.62% 35.5 -3.01%
2018 34.6 -1.7% 32.5 -2.69% 36.6 -1.35%
2017 35.2 - 33.4 - 37.1 -

The median age of the 66223 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 66223 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,556 +21.41% 1,523 +17.76% 1,890 1,807
10 to 19 2,354 -32.88% 2,039 -3.38% 1,664 1,961
20 to 29 1,826 -6.26% 1,572 -5.95% 1,668 1,463
30 to 39 1,668 +4.57% 1,758 +16.64% 1,735 2,061
40 to 49 1,963 +6.59% 2,202 -25.58% 2,082 1,686
50 to 59 1,630 -4.18% 1,643 +2.96% 1,561 1,673
60 to 69 868 +21.63% 979 +23.24% 1,061 1,206
70+ 673 +36.1% 974 +56.99% 929 1,603

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 66223 zip code is $102,239.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 66223.

  • Under 25
    $62,617.00
  • 25 to 44
    $102,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $127,194.00
  • 65 and over
    $64,338.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 66223 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 66223, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 66223 is currently $137,952.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

16.40% of households in 66223 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 66223 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.02%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.61%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.99%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.34%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    16.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 66223 is $54,227.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 66223 by the total population of 66223.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 66223 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 66223 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    30.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    50.71%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.57%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.86%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 66223 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 66223 zip over the age of 16 is 20,109.

Of those people, a total of 70.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 66223 is 68.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 66223 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,381 48.40% 8.40%
20 to 24 years 1,202 74.40% 13.50%
25 to 29 years 1,929 93.60% 1.90%
30 to 34 years 1,856 80.30% 5.80%
35 to 44 years 3,647 83.10% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 3,787 83.90% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 1,508 85.80% 7.70%
60 to 64 years 1,270 76.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,838 33.60% 2.40%
75 years and over 1,691 13.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 66223. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,891 69.30% 2.70%
Black or African American 769 82.70% 3.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 88.00% 27.30%
Asian 3,765 72.70% 4.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 25 84.00% 52.90%
Other 132 58.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 502 74.10% 19.40%
Hispanic or Latino 817 66.50% 9.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,319 69.50% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 66223 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 66223 is 13,673, with median earnings of $66,629.00.

Women in 66223 are earning approximately 57.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,673 $66,629.00
Male 7,306 $83,000.00
Female 6,367 $47,796.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 66223 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,952 $100,286.00
Business and Financial 1,423 $80,817.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,910 $93,629.00
Architecture and Engineering 396 $94,643.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 204 $68,708.00
Community and Social Service 303 $49,597.00
Legal 219 $78,750.00
Educational and Library 718 $36,230.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 332 $71,944.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,285 $78,250.00
Healthcare Support 186 $20,222.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $21,141.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 554 $8,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 160 $13,214.00
Personal Care and Service 374 $6,923.00
Sales 1,697 $53,365.00
Office and Administrative Support 875 $46,551.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 175 $30,509.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 34 $54,000.00
Production 375 $32,221.00
Transportation and Material Moving 211 $50,156.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 66223 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 66223.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,321 $111,483.00 631 $82,031.00
Business and Financial 705 $88,945.00 718 $78,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,467 $99,779.00 443 $84,219.00
Architecture and Engineering 346 $95,761.00 50 $66,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 164 $69,191.00 40 $68,077.00
Community and Social Service 61 $49,315.00 242 $49,911.00
Legal 126 $110,000.00 93 $55,750.00
Educational and Library 164 $70,417.00 554 $23,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 225 $100,972.00 107 $44,844.00
Healthcare Practitioners 357 $162,760.00 928 $73,108.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 174 $20,556.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $22,174.00 37 $4,152.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 146 $7,069.00 408 $8,913.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 65 $47,656.00 95 $11,791.00
Personal Care and Service 88 $9,583.00 286 $4,727.00
Sales 978 $66,167.00 719 $36,093.00
Office and Administrative Support 282 $67,754.00 593 $44,846.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 175 $30,509.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 34 $54,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 189 $45,521.00 186 $31,676.00
Transportation and Material Moving 211 $50,156.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,984 households in 66223, with an average household size of 2.61 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,602 families living in the 66223 zip code with an average family size of 3.25 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 66223:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,415 251 936 3,382
Average Household Size 3.26 3.11 3.49 1.28
Total Families 5,415 251 936 0
Average Household Size 3.25 2.9 3.34 0

Poverty

Of the 6,602 families living in 66223, 3.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 66223:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,373 housing units in 66223.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,984 96.25%
Vacant 389 3.75%

39.40% of the total 10,373 housing units in 66223 are rental units. This is approximately 4,087 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,859 are occupied by the owner - or 56.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 66223 is $1,493.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 66223 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    38
  • Less than $500
    5
  • $500 to $999
    193
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,873
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,180
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    456
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    292
  • $3,000 or more
    88

Property Value

The median value of a property in 66223 is $344,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 66223 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    66
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    6
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    63
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    135
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,681
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,997
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    772
  • $1,000,000 or more
    139

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 66223. The chart below shows the number of properties in 66223 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    45
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    22
  • 1960 to 1969
    62
  • 1970 to 1979
    208
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,100
  • 1990 to 1999
    4,093
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,804
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,016
  • 2014 or later
    23

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 66223 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    225
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,350
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,385
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,024

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 66223 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 66223 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 66223.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    261
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,203
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,320
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,081
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,836
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    797
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,482
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    500
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    477
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    490
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    21
  • 90 or more minutes
    106

Summary

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