Kansas · City Profile
Lawrence, KS
Lawrence sits in Douglas, Kansas, and is covered by 5 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 101,754 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Lawrence has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $257,625 and median asking rent runs around $1,025 per month. Median household income hovers around $63,528. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Lawrence
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66044 | Douglas | 29,006 | $52,577 | $217,900 |
| 66045 | Douglas | 1,672 | — | — |
| 66046 | Douglas | 19,069 | $60,658 | $201,000 |
| 66047 | Douglas | 20,399 | $60,339 | $276,200 |
| 66049 | Douglas | 31,608 | $80,539 | $335,400 |
Thinking about relocating to Lawrence?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $257,625, and median rent is $1,025. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.