66224 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 66224, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

66224 is a zip code in Johnson County, Kansas, which covers Leawood, Overland Park, and Oxford, with a total population of 12,349 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 66224 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 66224.

The estimated population of people living in 66224 is 12,349, with a median age of 43.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 66224 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,349
 -2.45% -8.12%
2020
12,659
 -6.65% -
2019
13,561
 -2.88% -
2018
13,963
+3.88%
-
2017
13,441
 - -

Population of 66224 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 66224 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
79.4%
83.7%
 -5.14%
Black/African American
2.4%
1.3%
 +84.62%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
2.6%
 +30.77%
Asian
10.4%
8.4%
 +23.81%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
3.4%
 +17.65%
Other
0.3%
0.7%
 -57.14%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 66224 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 66224 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 66224 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 66224 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.5 +1.4% 42 -0.47% 45.1 +2.73%
2020 42.9 +5.15% 42.2 +6.57% 43.9 +5.02%
2019 40.8 +3.03% 39.6 +3.39% 41.8 +1.21%
2018 39.6 +0.76% 38.3 +2.41% 41.3 0%
2017 39.3 - 37.4 - 41.3 -

The median age of the 66224 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 66224 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 1,308 -29.66% 889 -23.63% 955 694
10 to 19 1,339 -42.59% 1,124 -4.49% 850 1,049
20 to 29 487 2.74% 525 +11.8% 469 561
30 to 39 569 -11.52% 690 -14.72% 503 590
40 to 49 1,192 -23.37% 1,227 -37.71% 934 821
50 to 59 873 +27.56% 1,128 +22.81% 1,134 1,400
60 to 69 698 -13.89% 667 +44.1% 592 1,008
70+ 325 +27.23% 400 3.65% 395 394

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 66224 zip code is $172,829.00.

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 66224.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $194,466.00
  • 45 to 64
    $198,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $108,832.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 66224 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 66224, 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 66224 is currently $241,870.00.

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.

38.33% of households in 66224 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 66224 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    4.89%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    5.40%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    23.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    38.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 66224 is $88,359.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 66224 by the total population of 66224.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 66224 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 66224 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
    25.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    58.19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 66224 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 66224 zip over the age of 16 is 9,480.

Of those people, a total of 67.20% 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 66224 is 64.90%.

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 66224 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 679 46.80% 3.80%
20 to 24 years 456 82.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 574 75.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 499 84.80% 5.90%
35 to 44 years 1,325 81.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,266 81.60% 5.80%
55 to 59 years 1,292 72.40% 6.70%
60 to 64 years 755 76.30% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 1,217 28.40% 2.30%
75 years and over 417 7.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 66224. 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 7,925 66.40% 1.60%
Black or African American 195 86.20% 7.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,049 63.30% 7.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 60 46.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 243 100.00% 31.70%
Hispanic or Latino 247 93.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,762 65.80% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 66224 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 66224 is 6,150, with median earnings of $89,593.00.

Women in 66224 are earning approximately 32.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,150 $89,593.00
Male 3,523 $135,608.00
Female 2,627 $43,491.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 66224 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 1,449 $133,250.00
Business and Financial 700 $121,818.00
Computer and Mathematical 162 $158,387.00
Architecture and Engineering 182 $115,208.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 121 $15,042.00
Legal 229 $125,347.00
Educational and Library 228 $48,810.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 214 $68,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 778 $161,818.00
Healthcare Support 122 $21,691.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 142 $4,315.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 139 $5,515.00
Sales 947 $101,629.00
Office and Administrative Support 297 $33,209.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 30 $52,344.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5 $0.00
Production 98 $26,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 154 $53,563.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 66224 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 66224.

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 1,069 $174,046.00 380 $87,857.00
Business and Financial 480 $150,152.00 220 $42,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 132 $159,597.00 30 $69,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 142 $83,000.00 40 $116,618.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 121 $15,042.00
Legal 104 $250,001.00 125 $68,661.00
Educational and Library 37 $31,406.00 191 $49,226.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 190 $95,469.00 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 364 $211,528.00 414 $67,833.00
Healthcare Support 17 $0.00 105 $21,066.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 62 $0.00 80 $4,397.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 139 $5,515.00
Sales 538 $144,231.00 409 $29,680.00
Office and Administrative Support 42 $11,731.00 255 $33,480.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 25 $0.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 75 $24,830.00 23 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 154 $53,563.00 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 4,626 households in 66224, with an average household size of 2.67 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 3,726 families living in the 66224 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 66224:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,503 52 171 900
Average Household Size 3.05 3.56 2.68 1.15
Total Families 3,503 52 171 0
Average Household Size 3.04 3.15 2.58 0

Poverty

Of the 3,726 families living in 66224, 2.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 66224:

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 4,878 housing units in 66224.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,626 94.83%
Vacant 252 5.17%

11.77% of the total 4,878 housing units in 66224 are rental units. This is approximately 574 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,017 are occupied by the owner - or 82.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 66224 is $1,552.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 66224 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
    35
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    13
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    253
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    202
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    66
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    40

Property Value

The median value of a property in 66224 is $488,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 66224 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    68
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    20
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    49
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    276
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,707
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,508
  • $1,000,000 or more
    372

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 66224. The chart below shows the number of properties in 66224 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    27
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    9
  • 1960 to 1969
    17
  • 1970 to 1979
    246
  • 1980 to 1989
    357
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,269
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,891
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,044
  • 2014 or later
    18

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 66224 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    79
  • 1 vehicle available
    691
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,270
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,586

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 66224 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 66224 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 66224.

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
    30
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    363
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    715
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    945
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    610
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    590
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    859
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    154
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    182
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    252
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    67
  • 90 or more minutes
    107

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 66224 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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