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Lansing, KS
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66043.
Population
11,246
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
914
ZIP codes
1
Lansing and its ZIP codes
Lansing at a glance
- Lansing is about 25 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 32nd among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $102,786, 38% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $270,800 (25% above Kansas) and median rent is $1,406 a month.
Local data for Lansing, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lansing, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,786
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$270,800
Median rent
$1,406/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
36.3%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,363), Irish Americans (1,411), Mexican Americans (528).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leavenworth County. PPP loans are for Lansing.
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
$7.96M
165 loans, 1,029 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lansing, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lansing, 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° / 15°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lansing, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Lansing
1 in or overlapping Lansing. Population shown
Cities near Lansing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Farley, MOVillage | 4.7 mi | 1.2 |
| LeavenworthCity | 6.1 mi | 24.3 |
| Parkville, MOCity | 7.7 mi | 14.9 |
| BasehorCity | 7.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Platte City, MOCity | 11 mi | 4 |
| Weatherby Lake, MOCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Tracy, MOCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Kansas CityCity | 11 mi | 124.7 |
| Bonner SpringsCity | 12 mi | 15.6 |
| EdwardsvilleCity | 12 mi | 9 |
| Weston, MOCity | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| TonganoxieCity | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| Platte Woods, MOCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Ferrelview, MOVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| EastonCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake Waukomis, MOCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lansing, KS in?
- Lansing is in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Lansing, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lansing include 66043.
- What is the population of Lansing, KS?
- About 11,246 people live in Lansing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lansing?
- Nearby places include Farley, MO (4.7 mi), Leavenworth (6.1 mi), Parkville, MO (7.7 mi), Basehor (7.9 mi), Platte City, MO (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023