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Olathe, KS
City in Johnson County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66061, 66062.
Population
145,057
Land area
64.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,252
ZIP codes
2
Olathe and its ZIP codes
Olathe at a glance
- Olathe is about 62 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 4th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $114,009, 53% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $364,700 (68% above Kansas) and median rent is $1,314 a month.
Local data for Olathe, KS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes8
- Schools55
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks38
- Post Offices2
- Parks55
- Grocery Stores41
- Restaurants310
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Olathe, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$114,009
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$364,700
Median rent
$1,314/mo
Homeownership
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher
50.5%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (33,142), Irish Americans (17,152), Mexican Americans (13,338).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Olathe.
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
$154M
2,063 loans, 16,471 jobs reported
How people get to work
Olathe, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home20.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Olathe, 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
88° / 20°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Olathe, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Olathe
2 in or overlapping Olathe. Population shown
Cities near Olathe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LenexaCity | 5.3 mi | 34.1 |
| Overland ParkCity | 6.5 mi | 75.3 |
| GardnerCity | 7.1 mi | 14.6 |
| Spring HillCity | 7.6 mi | 9.9 |
| ShawneeCity | 9.5 mi | 42 |
| LeawoodCity | 10 mi | 15.1 |
| De SotoCity | 10 mi | 15.5 |
| Lake QuiviraCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| MerriamCity | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| Prairie VillageCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| Loch Lloyd, MOVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| BucyrusCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| MissionCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| EdwardsvilleCity | 13 mi | 9 |
| EdgertonCity | 14 mi | 8.7 |
| Bonner SpringsCity | 14 mi | 15.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Olathe, KS in?
- Olathe is in Johnson County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Olathe, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Olathe include 66061, 66062.
- What is the population of Olathe, KS?
- About 145,057 people live in Olathe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Olathe?
- Nearby places include Lenexa (5.3 mi), Overland Park (6.5 mi), Gardner (7.1 mi), Spring Hill (7.6 mi), Shawnee (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023