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U.S. ZIP Code · KS66044

Douglas County · Lawrence, KS

Typical home value

$279,331[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.7%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-1.7%
vs metro
-21.4%
vs state
+60.5%
ZIP 66044 location in KS
Location of ZIP 66044 in KS

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 66044 is worth $279,331 — 21.4% below the Lawrence, KS median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,020 a month — a 4.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,020[2]
Gross yield
4.4%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,117[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Douglas County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
28,820[3]
Median household income
$55,955[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Douglas County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-192[5]
Moved in
3,886
Moved out
4,078

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
0
  • Lawrence Virtual School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Lawrence

    626 students

  • New York Elem

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lawrence

    425 students

  • Hillcrest Elem

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Lawrence

    415 students

  • Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lawrence

    394 students

  • Cordley Elem

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Lawrence

    333 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$12,242

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,412
Loan principal$223,465
Down payment$55,866
Total interest paid$285,017

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.79
Monthly cost to own$1,822
Monthly rent$1,020

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
0th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 66044?
The typical home in 66044 is worth $279,331, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 66044?
Home values in 66044 are up 3.7% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 66044?
A typical home in 66044 rents for about $1,020 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 66044?
The effective property tax rate in 66044 is 0.8% — roughly $2,117 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 66044?
ZIP code 66044 has a population of 28,820 and a median household income of $55,955.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lawrence, KS

    Typical home
    $291,606
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Eudora, KS

    Typical home
    $334,994
    Gross yield
  • Lawrence, KS

    Typical home
    $355,199
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Baldwin City, KS

    Typical home
    $364,156
    Gross yield
  • Lecompton, KS

    Typical home
    $377,049
    Gross yield
  • Lawrence, KS

    Typical home
    $395,592
    Gross yield
    5.4%

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