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Gardner, KS
City in Johnson County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66030.
Population
24,526
Land area
14.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,683
ZIP codes
1
Gardner and its ZIP codes
Gardner at a glance
- Gardner is about 47 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $96,818, 30% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $306,200 (41% above Kansas) and median rent is $1,306 a month.
Local data for Gardner, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gardner, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,818
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$306,200
Median rent
$1,306/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
32.0%
Median age
30.7
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,880), Irish Americans (2,897), Mexican Americans (1,823).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Gardner.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,972
372,167 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$95,419
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.1B
FY 2026, $6,705 per person
PPP loans
$21.5M
407 loans, 2,556 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gardner, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gardner, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,184
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
544
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gardner, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Gardner
1 in or overlapping Gardner. Population shown
Cities near Gardner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring HillCity | 6.6 mi | 9.9 |
| EdgertonCity | 6.7 mi | 8.7 |
| OlatheCity | 7.1 mi | 64.4 |
| HillsdaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| LenexaCity | 11 mi | 34.1 |
| WellsvilleCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| De SotoCity | 12 mi | 15.5 |
| BucyrusCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| Overland ParkCity | 13 mi | 75.3 |
| EudoraCity | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| LinwoodCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| ShawneeCity | 15 mi | 42 |
| Baldwin CityCity | 16 mi | 3 |
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| PaolaCity | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| LeawoodCity | 17 mi | 15.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gardner, KS in?
- Gardner is in Johnson County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Gardner, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gardner include 66030.
- What is the population of Gardner, KS?
- About 24,526 people live in Gardner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gardner?
- Nearby places include Spring Hill (6.6 mi), Edgerton (6.7 mi), Olathe (7.1 mi), Hillsdale (11 mi), Lenexa (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023