66226 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 66226, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

66226 is a zip code in Johnson County, Kansas, which covers Bonner Springs and Shawnee, with a total population of 15,353 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 66226 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 66226.

The estimated population of people living in 66226 is 15,353, with a median age of 35.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 66226 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,353
+0.08%
+6.57%
2020
15,341
+8.45%
-
2019
14,146
+0.02%
-
2018
14,143
 -1.83% -
2017
14,407
 - -

Population of 66226 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 66226 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
84.5%
83.7%
 +0.96%
Black/African American
1.8%
1.5%
 +20.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
8.7%
3.6%
 +141.67%
Asian
1.6%
7.1%
 -77.46%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
3.9%
 -15.38%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 66226 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 66226 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 66226 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 66226 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.1 -1.96% 34.5 -1.15% 35.9 -2.97%
2020 35.8 -2.98% 34.9 -5.68% 37 +0.54%
2019 36.9 +2.22% 37 +2.78% 36.8 +1.66%
2018 36.1 +2.56% 36 +2.56% 36.2 +2.55%
2017 35.2 - 35.1 - 35.3 -

The median age of the 66226 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 66226 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 1,182 -4.22% 976 +37.04% 1,094 1,309
10 to 19 1,512 +1.61% 1,559 +2.28% 1,518 1,581
20 to 29 686 +38.66% 602 -21.49% 937 461
30 to 39 701 +20.64% 888 +13.47% 853 999
40 to 49 1,696 -9.83% 1,794 -11.28% 1,522 1,598
50 to 59 838 +27.58% 646 +42.23% 1,077 963
60 to 69 494 -17.68% 492 -11.59% 403 429
70+ 165 +80.73% 176 +70.46% 309 300

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 66226 zip code is $145,896.00.

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 66226.

  • Under 25
    $75,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $139,148.00
  • 45 to 64
    $169,362.00
  • 65 and over
    $92,771.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 66226 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 66226, 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 66226 is currently $159,143.00.

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.

22.87% of households in 66226 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 66226 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    2.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    6.94%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    25.43%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 66226 is $49,411.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 66226 by the total population of 66226.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 66226 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 66226 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
    27.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    55.17%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.54%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 66226 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 66226 zip over the age of 16 is 10,885.

Of those people, a total of 81.10% 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 66226 is 77.90%.

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 66226 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,034 47.50% 8.80%
20 to 24 years 901 95.10% 18.90%
25 to 29 years 497 91.30% 1.30%
30 to 34 years 749 92.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,608 91.30% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 2,922 95.40% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 733 77.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 477 70.90% 2.10%
65 to 74 years 666 37.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 298 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 66226. 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 9,792 82.40% 4.20%
Black or African American 271 86.30% 2.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 230 69.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 330 62.10% 0.50%
Two or more races 261 59.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 672 67.60% 2.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,556 82.60% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 66226 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 66226 is 8,479, with median earnings of $59,910.00.

Women in 66226 are earning approximately 73.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,479 $59,910.00
Male 4,387 $76,039.00
Female 4,092 $55,500.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 66226 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 1,718 $116,250.00
Business and Financial 520 $88,720.00
Computer and Mathematical 590 $88,906.00
Architecture and Engineering 110 $56,944.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 193 $153,660.00
Community and Social Service 60 $54,886.00
Legal 211 $150,437.00
Educational and Library 629 $58,283.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 291 $45,152.00
Healthcare Practitioners 503 $80,361.00
Healthcare Support 77 $8,906.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 158 $76,058.00
Law Enforcement 53 $78,958.00
Food Preparation and Serving 225 $7,454.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 212 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 173 $7,740.00
Sales 893 $83,272.00
Office and Administrative Support 827 $25,317.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 57 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 274 $52,994.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 251 $48,940.00
Production 140 $53,793.00
Transportation and Material Moving 172 $57,241.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 66226 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 66226.

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 873 $105,785.00 845 $132,872.00
Business and Financial 237 $100,708.00 283 $82,831.00
Computer and Mathematical 489 $87,630.00 101 $101,406.00
Architecture and Engineering 107 $56,840.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 185 $153,715.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 45 $54,602.00 15 $0.00
Legal 106 $76,920.00 105 $150,919.00
Educational and Library 110 $66,818.00 519 $57,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 45 $203,438.00 246 $18,261.00
Healthcare Practitioners 120 $160,536.00 383 $56,414.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 77 $8,906.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 152 $76,113.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 48 $77,917.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 69 $7,375.00 156 $13,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 206 $2,499.00 6 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $43,250.00 156 $3,125.00
Sales 549 $107,550.00 344 $43,068.00
Office and Administrative Support 144 $21,207.00 683 $26,437.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 57 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 264 $53,026.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 245 $48,869.00 6 $0.00
Production 98 $44,688.00 42 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 128 $57,241.00 44 $37,500.00

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 4,684 households in 66226, with an average household size of 3.28 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 4,147 families living in the 66226 zip code with an average family size of 3.5 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 66226:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,697 112 338 537
Average Household Size 3.55 3.93 2.99 1.43
Total Families 3,697 112 338 0
Average Household Size 3.55 3.74 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 4,147 families living in 66226, 1.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 66226:

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 4,887 housing units in 66226.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,684 95.85%
Vacant 203 4.15%

13.16% of the total 4,887 housing units in 66226 are rental units. This is approximately 643 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,041 are occupied by the owner - or 82.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 66226 is $1,182.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 66226 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    107
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    316
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    58
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    96
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    46
  • $3,000 or more
    20

Property Value

The median value of a property in 66226 is $327,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 66226 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    14
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    42
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    47
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    175
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,356
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,904
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    493
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 66226. The chart below shows the number of properties in 66226 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    139
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    18
  • 1960 to 1969
    18
  • 1970 to 1979
    177
  • 1980 to 1989
    394
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,689
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,770
  • 2010 to 2013
    671
  • 2014 or later
    11

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 66226 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    81
  • 1 vehicle available
    677
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,286
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,640

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 66226 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 66226 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 66226.

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
    80
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    422
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    720
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,007
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,621
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    714
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,053
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    267
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    136
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    278
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    45
  • 90 or more minutes
    68

Summary

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