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Area profileLiving in ZIP 66221
A newer, affluent, family-heavy slice of south Overland Park — big lots, strong public schools, quick access to US-69 and a suburban, car-first rhythm.
The quick facts
| Measure | 66221 | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Population | ≈24,800 | ACS 2023 5-year estimate; fast growth since 2019 as new subdivisions filled in |
| Households | ≈7,900 | Average 3.12 people per household |
| Median age | ≈39 | Close to the U.S. median |
| Median household income | $198,030 | More than double the U.S. median (ACS 2023) |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 81.7% | Among the most educated ZIPs in Kansas |
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $670,500 | ACS 2023; recent sale prices run higher |
| Owner-occupied homes | ≈85% | Well above the national rate |
| Unemployment | ≈3.1% | Below national average |
| Walk Score | 17 | Car-dependent (Redfin) |
| County · Area code · Time zone | Johnson · 913 · Central | Kansas 3rd Congressional District |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates as compiled by public ZIP-data publishers; Redfin. ZIP code tabulation areas approximate postal ZIP boundaries. Figures are estimates with margins of error.
What daily life feels like
66221 sits on the southern growth edge of Overland Park. Much of it was farmland a generation ago, so housing skews newer than the city's north end: two-story and reverse-ranch homes on generous lots, many inside HOA-managed subdivisions with pools, trails and clubhouses. Expect cul-de-sacs, three-car garages and finished basements to be common rather than special.
It is a driving community. Errands, school runs and commutes happen by car, and the main arteries — 135th, 151st, 159th and 167th Streets, Antioch Road, Quivira Road, Pflumm Road and US-69 — carry most of the traffic. Downtown Kansas City is roughly a 30–40 minute drive outside peak hours; the Corporate Woods and College Boulevard employment corridors are closer.
Who tends to live here
The numbers describe a household-dense, family-oriented, highly educated area. Nearly half of households earn high incomes, home ownership dominates, and a meaningful Asian-American community contributes to a more diverse population than much of Kansas. School quality is a major reason people choose the ZIP — see our schools page.
Trade-offs to weigh
- Cost. Prices and property taxes are among the highest in the metro. Use the calculators before you shop.
- Weather. Hail, wind and the occasional tornado warning are part of spring. Insurance costs reflect that — read Storm & hail ready.
- Walkability. Trails are excellent, but daily errands on foot are rarely practical.
- Growth. Ongoing construction brings new amenities and also traffic and road projects.
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Get free quotesUseful official links
- City of Overland Park — permits, trash, parks, city services
- Johnson County Government — appraiser, treasurer, elections, motor vehicles
- Blue Valley USD 229 — school locator and enrollment
- National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill — forecasts and warnings