ZIP Code 66045 in Lawrence, KS

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Lawrence, Kansas
Names to Avoid:
Laurence, Lwrnce, University Of Kansas
County:Douglas County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:33:48 AM
Population:1,601 [See All]
Area Code:785
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:38.9571, -95.2531
Land Area:1.114 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 66045 has 1,601 residents and 48 households (average 2.25 persons per household). The median age is 19.5 years, significantly younger than the state (37.4) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.8%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.4%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (11.1%, higher than the state average of 5.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,601Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,707Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,437.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:48Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.25Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:17.20Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,6122,5332,4272,4472,3942,0832,0012,1592,1022,2841,3381,6721,707
Decennial Census2,023------------------1,601------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 19.5

Male Median Age: 19.6

Female Median Age: 19.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male402542161266107213232003
Female11258820312002423214101
Total5141,130364386109636446104
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,11170.23%
Black:17811.25%
Hispanic:*976.13%
Asian:1439.04%
American Indian:181.14%
Hawaiian:40.25%
Other:311.96%
Total:1,582100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:77448.34%19.6 years
Females:82751.66%19.5 years
Total:1,601100%19.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,61294.43%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:70.41%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:885.57%
Total Population:1,707100%
Total Native Population:1,61294.43%
Total Foreign-born Population:955.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($72,639), is down $8,958 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $50,786, which is higher than the state female median ($48,278), with a current gap of $50,786 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 33.4%, which is far less than the state rate (66.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (55.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$8,958$7,321$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$7,604$7,321$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$23,750$25,625$31,250$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$2,499$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$50,786
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:54631.99%
Unemployed:241.41%
Not In Labor Force:1,13766.61%
Total:1,707100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:10218.68%
Service:30155.13%
Sales and Office:13123.99%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:122.20%
Total Civilian Employed Population:546100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($203,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,029), is down $738 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1866.67%
$1,000 to $1,499:933.33%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:27100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$738$1,051$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00.00%
Renter Occupied:27100.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:27100%

Occupied Housing Units:2751.92%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2548.08%
Total Housing Units:52100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00.00%
Multi-Family Units:52100.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:52100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.30%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%). Private coverage is 90.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 5.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.60%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:18100.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:18100%
High school or higher:18100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:18100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,54488.58%
Public Insurance:915.22%
No Insurance:1086.20%
Total:1,743100%
Has Health Insurance:1,63593.80%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:1,707100.00%
Total:1,707100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 66045 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 1,058 people with an annual payroll of $17,750,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 73 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:73Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,231Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:21Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$4,170,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$17,750,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,058Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 66045 is located in Douglas County, Kansas, within the Lawrence, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29940) and Kansas's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 119,547 people, about 1.34% of whom live in ZIP Code 66045. It covers 1.114 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.005 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Lawrence, KSSource: Census
CBSA Number:29940Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:119,547Source: Census
MSA:Lawrence, KS MSASource: Census
Land Area:1.114 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.005 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:52542.5 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2038900Source: Census
Place Name:Lawrence city; KansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


66046 | | 66044

Schools in ZIP Code 66045


We could not locate which school district 66045 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Hillcrest Elem 1045 Hilltop Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
District: Lawrence Unified School District 497Nearby
Lawrence High 1901 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
District: Lawrence Unified School District 497Nearby
Schwegler Elem 2201 Ousdahl Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
District: Lawrence Unified School District 497Nearby
Cordley Elem 1837 Vermont St
Lawrence, KS 66044
District: Lawrence Unified School District 497Nearby
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School 1400 Massachusetts St
Lawrence, KS 66044
District: Lawrence Unified School District 497Nearby
Montessori Childrens House 1900 University Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
District: Private SchoolNearby
St John Catholic School 1208 Kentucky St
Lawrence, KS 66044
District: Private SchoolNearby
Veritas Christian School 256 N Michigan St
Lawrence, KS 66044
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 66045


University Of Kansas Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230
Lawrence, KS 66045
Type: Post Secondary
Wellspring School Of Allied Health-Lawrence 947 New Hampshire
Lawrence, KS 66045-3073
Type: Post Secondary
Haskell Indian Nations University 155 Indian Ave
Lawrence, KS 66046-4800
Type: Post Secondary
Baker University 615 Dearborn Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006-0065
Type: Post Secondary
Midwest Barber College 901 Sw. 37th Street
Topeka, KS 66611-2358
Type: Post Secondary
Ottawa University-Ottawa 1001 South Cedar
Ottawa, KS 66067-3399
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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