What to know about ZIP 66117
ZIP code 66117 covers ZIP 66117 with a population of about 3,873.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the KANSAS CITY media market.
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ZIP Code 66117 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,873
Density
N/A
Median income
$35,902
-52% vs US avg
Home value
$98,100
-72% vs US avg
Median rent
$484
-58% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 66117
Income and economy in ZIP 66117
Median household income in ZIP 66117 is about $35,902 — about 52% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 37.9%; unemployment rate near 7.7%; 13.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 20.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Construction, and Healthcare; about 8.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 66117
Median home value is about $98,100 — about 72% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $484 (about 58% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 45.9% (about 19.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 66117, a household would need roughly $27,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $630. That sits below the local median household income ($35,902), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.