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Basehor, KS
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66007.
Population
7,491
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,049
ZIP codes
1
Basehor and its ZIP codes
Basehor at a glance
- Basehor is about 29 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 50th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $116,769, 57% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $349,900 (61% above Kansas) and median rent is $1,257 a month.
Local data for Basehor, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Basehor, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$116,769
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$349,900
Median rent
$1,257/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
42.8%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,915), Irish Americans (857), Mexican Americans (378).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leavenworth County. PPP loans are for Basehor.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,978
21,756 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,369
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$940M
FY 2026, $11,485 per person
PPP loans
$14.1M
218 loans, 1,511 jobs reported
How people get to work
Basehor, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Basehor, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
778
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
130
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Basehor, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Basehor
1 in or overlapping Basehor. Population shown
Cities near Basehor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bonner SpringsCity | 5 mi | 15.6 |
| EdwardsvilleCity | 7.2 mi | 9 |
| LansingCity | 7.9 mi | 12.3 |
| TonganoxieCity | 8.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Kansas CityCity | 9.3 mi | 124.7 |
| Lake QuiviraCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| LinwoodCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ShawneeCity | 11 mi | 42 |
| Parkville, MOCity | 11 mi | 14.9 |
| De SotoCity | 11 mi | 15.5 |
| Farley, MOVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| LenexaCity | 14 mi | 34.1 |
| LeavenworthCity | 14 mi | 24.3 |
| Weatherby Lake, MOCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| MerriamCity | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| McLouthCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Basehor, KS in?
- Basehor is in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Basehor, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Basehor include 66007.
- What is the population of Basehor, KS?
- About 7,491 people live in Basehor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Basehor?
- Nearby places include Bonner Springs (5 mi), Edwardsville (7.2 mi), Lansing (7.9 mi), Tonganoxie (8.4 mi), Kansas City (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023