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Shawnee, KS
City in Johnson County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66203, 66214, 66216, 66217, 66218, 66226 and more.
Population
68,542
Land area
42sq mi
People per sq mi
1,633
ZIP codes
7
Shawnee and its ZIP codes
Shawnee at a glance
- Shawnee is about 45 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $109,940 a year, 48% more than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $359,700 (66% above Kansas) and median rent is $1,322 a month.
Local data for Shawnee, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shawnee, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,940
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$359,700
Median rent
$1,322/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
53.1%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (17,899), Irish Americans (8,390), Mexican Americans (4,137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Shawnee.
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
$148M
2,133 loans, 17,090 jobs reported
How people get to work
Shawnee, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home21.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shawnee, 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
87° / 18°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shawnee, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Shawnee
7 in or overlapping Shawnee. Population shown
Cities near Shawnee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake QuiviraCity | 2.4 mi | 1.5 |
| EdwardsvilleCity | 4.1 mi | 9 |
| LenexaCity | 4.3 mi | 34.1 |
| Bonner SpringsCity | 5.6 mi | 15.6 |
| MerriamCity | 5.7 mi | 4.3 |
| MissionCity | 7.5 mi | 2.7 |
| Kansas CityCity | 7.9 mi | 124.7 |
| Roeland ParkCity | 8.7 mi | 1.6 |
| FairwayCity | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| De SotoCity | 9 mi | 15.5 |
| Prairie VillageCity | 9 mi | 6.2 |
| OlatheCity | 9.5 mi | 64.4 |
| Overland ParkCity | 9.5 mi | 75.3 |
| Mission HillsCity | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| WestwoodCity | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Mission WoodsCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shawnee, KS in?
- Shawnee is in Johnson County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Shawnee, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Shawnee include 66203, 66214, 66216, 66217, 66218, 66226, 66227.
- What is the population of Shawnee, KS?
- About 68,542 people live in Shawnee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shawnee?
- Nearby places include Lake Quivira (2.4 mi), Edwardsville (4.1 mi), Lenexa (4.3 mi), Bonner Springs (5.6 mi), Merriam (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023