ZIP 66106 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Kansas City city, KS (66106)

Median Income

$56,294

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,316

Wealth inflow

Population

23,762

Unemployment

5.0%

1.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,316 for ZIP 66106 (Kansas City city, KS) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.0%+36% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.3%-29% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.1%+4% vs US avg

422

Establishments

9,406

Employees

~22 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction13.1%
Manufacturing8.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Retail trade15.7%
Transportation, utilities8.9%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.2%
Professional, scientific, management9.2%
Education, health care, social16.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.9%
Other services3.4%
Public administration5.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 66106 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.4%, median income fell 5.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.4%.

Median Income

$56,294

-25% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate