Kansas · City Profile
Shawnee, KS
Shawnee sits in Johnson, Kansas, and is covered by 6 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 73,475 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 Shawnee 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 $329,860 and median asking rent runs around $1,297 per month. Median household income hovers around $113,670. 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 Shawnee
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66203 | Johnson | 19,087 | $74,635 | $219,500 |
| 66216 | Johnson | 25,051 | $104,596 | $301,000 |
| 66217 | Johnson | 5,427 | $81,500 | $392,500 |
| 66218 | Johnson | 7,745 | $145,069 | $371,500 |
| 66226 | Johnson | 16,165 | $162,551 | $364,800 |
| 66286 | Johnson | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Shawnee?
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 $329,860, and median rent is $1,297. 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.