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Lawrence, KS
City in Douglas County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66044, 66045, 66046, 66047, 66049.
Population
96,051
Land area
34.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,774
ZIP codes
5
Lawrence and its ZIP codes
Lawrence at a glance
- Lawrence is about 77 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 6th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $65,009, 12% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $292,700 (35% above Kansas) and median rent is $1,091 a month.
Local data for Lawrence, KS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools24
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks38
- Post Offices1
- Parks53
- Grocery Stores29
- Restaurants353
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools6
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places38
Housing and community stats
Lawrence, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,009
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$292,700
Median rent
$1,091/mo
Homeownership
43.6%
Bachelor's or higher
55.8%
Median age
29.3
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (26,739), Irish Americans (13,531), Mexican Americans (5,172).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Lawrence.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,604
50,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,698
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$759M
FY 2026, $6,393 per person
PPP loans
$50.3M
556 loans, 6,389 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lawrence, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.6%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit2.9%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawrence, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
882
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
260
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 19°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone38 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawrence, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Lawrence
5 in or overlapping Lawrence. Population shown
Cities near Lawrence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| LecomptonCity | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| PerryCity | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| EudoraCity | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| LinwoodCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| TonganoxieCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Baldwin CityCity | 14 mi | 3 |
| McLouthCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| OskaloosaCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| GrantvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| De SotoCity | 17 mi | 15.5 |
| CentropolisCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| OverbrookCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| OzawkieCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| WellsvilleCity | 21 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lawrence, KS in?
- Lawrence is in Douglas County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Lawrence, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lawrence include 66044, 66045, 66046, 66047, 66049.
- What is the population of Lawrence, KS?
- About 96,051 people live in Lawrence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lawrence?
- Nearby places include Williamstown (6.8 mi), Lecompton (7.6 mi), Perry (8.9 mi), Eudora (10 mi), Linwood (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023