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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 66205 in Roeland Park, Kansas, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 14,074 and a median household income of $97,845. This indicates a relatively affluent suburban community.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a "White Majority" area. However, there are indications of a gradual transition towards increased diversity. The White population decreased from 89% in 2013 to 81% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 5% to 11% during the same period. The Asian population grew from 1% to 3%, and the population identifying as two or more races increased from 2% to 4%.
These changes, while notable, have not been significant enough to shift the area out of the "Low Diversity" category. If these trends continue, the community could potentially transition to a "Moderate Diversity" classification in the future.
The median household income has shown overall growth, increasing from $89,266 in 2013 to $97,845 in 2022, with some fluctuations. A significant increase in median income occurred from 2018 to 2019, rising from $95,745 to $100,326. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $108,918, followed by a decrease in 2022. These economic changes have occurred alongside the gradual increase in diversity, suggesting that the area has remained attractive to higher-income households even as it becomes more diverse.
Population trends show minimal overall growth, from 13,937 in 2013 to 14,074 in 2022, with some fluctuations. This stability in population, combined with increasing diversity and rising incomes, may indicate that the area is experiencing some degree of demographic turnover rather than significant new development or expansion.
The trends observed in this zip code align with broader patterns seen in many suburban areas across the United States. These include gradual diversification of traditionally white-majority suburbs, increasing Hispanic populations in many communities, growth in multiracial identification, and sustained or increasing property values and household incomes in desirable suburban locations.
The relatively high and increasing median income suggests that this area may be experiencing some degree of gentrification or maintaining its status as an affluent suburb, even as it becomes more diverse.
The 66205 zip code remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority," but it shows signs of a gradual transition towards greater diversity. This change is occurring in tandem with economic stability and growth, suggesting a managed and potentially positive integration of new demographic groups into an established, affluent community. If current trends continue, this area may evolve into a more diverse and economically robust suburb in the coming years.