The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66204 sells for about $345,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 3 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,366 a month.
ZIP 66204 — Overland Park
The 66204 housing market remains stable with low inventory and high demand, keeping days on market very low. Prices continue to show modest year-over-year growth, driven by the area's central location and strong employment base. Some figures, such as specific permit data, were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is ideal for young professionals, small families, and first-time homebuyers seeking a central location with access to urban amenities and established neighborhoods.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 3 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.5% · poverty 9.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66204, Johnson County KS
Crime rates in Overland Park are generally lower than the national average, with the city consistently ranking as one of the safer communities in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The area is served by the Shawnee Mission School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and diverse extracurricular offerings.
The area faces moderate risks from severe weather, including tornadoes, ice storms, and winter weather, while flood risk is generally classified as minimal (FEMA Zone C).
Overland Park serves as a major economic hub in the Kansas City metro, featuring a strong mix of corporate headquarters, healthcare, and retail development with ongoing infrastructure investment.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Residents benefit from excellent access to major highways including I-35 and US-69, providing a direct commute to downtown Kansas City and other major employment centers in the metro area.
The area features numerous parks and greenbelts, including the nearby Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, along with extensive shopping and dining options along the Metcalf corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and moderate vacancy pressure, with a mix of older apartment complexes and single-family rental homes.
The economy is anchored by major employers in the technology, healthcare, and financial services sectors, benefiting from the broader Kansas City metro business climate.
The area is primarily car-dependent but features well-maintained road infrastructure and limited public transit connectivity via regional bus services.
Ongoing redevelopment of aging commercial corridors into mixed-use residential and retail hubs is a primary focus for city planners.
The Johnson County Appraiser's Office conducts annual market value assessments for all residential properties.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, community college, and library districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks, particularly wind and hail exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 66204 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Worlds of Fun4.216.4 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Kansas City4.111.3 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.38.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Overland Park4.37.8 mi
- The Rush Funplex414.9 mi
- Arrowhead Stadium4.711.3 mi
- Kauffman Stadium4.711.5 mi
- Worlds of Fun4.216.4 mi
- T-Mobile Center4.59 mi
- Johnson County Community College4.55.5 mi
- Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium4.68.2 mi
- Union Station Kansas City4.78.2 mi
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art4.86.5 mi
- National WWI Museum and Memorial4.97.9 mi
- Harrah's Kansas City - A Caesars Rewards Destination3.912.7 mi
- Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium4.68.2 mi
- Union Station Kansas City4.78.2 mi
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art4.86.5 mi
- National WWI Museum and Memorial4.97.9 mi
- Science City at Union Station4.88.2 mi
- Loose Park4.85.4 mi
- Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead4.88.1 mi
- Meadowbrook Park4.82.7 mi
- Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park4.84.4 mi
- Antioch Park4.81.3 mi
- Shawnee Mission Park Marina4.66.5 mi
- Topgolf Overland Park4.44.3 mi
- Puttery4.85.8 mi
- Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Course4.46.7 mi
- Heart of America Golf Course4.48.3 mi
- Smiley's Golf Complex4.39.7 mi
- Oak Park Mall4.33.4 mi
- Tanger Kansas City at Legends4.512.1 mi
- Country Club Plaza4.55.8 mi
- City Market4.79.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large botanical garden and nature preserve.
Historic district with local shops and farmers market.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched properties in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 2 researched properties on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the researched-property base layer (within 12.5%).