ZIP Code 66049 — Lawrence, KS Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 66049 (Lawrence, Kansas) is worth about $401,000 at roughly $196 per square foot — 22% more expensive than the Lawrence median and 36% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$401,000

Typical home value

$196

Price per sq ft

#1 of 4

Lawrence ZIPs by value

+22%

vs Lawrence median

How 66049 compares

ZIP 66049 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Lawrence: its typical home value of $401,000 ranks #1 of the 4 Lawrence ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $284,000 in 66044 to $401,000 in 66049). Per square foot it costs about $196, against $201 for Lawrence as a whole, $123 for Kansas, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 66049	$401,000	$196
Lawrence, KS	$328,000	$201
Kansas	$184,000	$123
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 66049

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $196 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$196,000
1,500 sq ft	$294,000
2,000 sq ft	$392,000
2,500 sq ft	$490,000
3,000 sq ft	$588,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 66049

To buy the typical $401,000 home in ZIP 66049 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $109,000 a year (about $2,550 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $130,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$20,100	$3,160/mo	$136,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$40,100	$3,020/mo	$130,000/yr
20%	$80,200	$2,550/mo	$109,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 66049

At about $196 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 66049:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$200k	1020 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$250k	1280 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$300k	1530 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$400k	2040 sq ft	around the typical home here
$500k	2550 sq ft	around the typical home here

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 66049 home.

Estimate a specific home in 66049

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 66049 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Lawrence ZIP codes by home value

Where 66049 sits among Lawrence’s 4 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	66049 (this page)	$401,000	$196
2	66047	$359,000	$187
3	66046	$297,000	$206
4	66044	$284,000	$254

ZIP 66049 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 66049? +

The typical home in ZIP 66049 (Lawrence, KS) is worth about $401,000 as of 2026. That is 22% more expensive than the Lawrence median of $328,000 and 36% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 66049? +

About $196 per square foot in 66049, versus $201 across Lawrence and $123 across Kansas. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $294,000 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $490,000.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 66049? +

For the typical $401,000 home in ZIP 66049, a household income of about $109,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $130,000; with 5% down about $136,000.

Is 66049 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Lawrence, 66049 ranks #1 of 4 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it one of the pricier ZIP codes in Lawrence. Nationally it is relatively expensive.

See the full Lawrence home values page, all Kansas cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.