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Baldwin City, KS — ZIP 66006

Population: 8,013 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 66006 (Baldwin City, KS) is $367,684 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $468,900 after a median 74 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$367,684

Typical home value

+3.4%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$367,684
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+26.5%
10-year appreciation
+96.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$367,684
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$468,900
Median list price
$419,450
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
+41.7%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$961/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,103/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,272/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,761/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,126/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
Schools include
Baldwin Junior High School, Baldwin High School, Baldwin Elementary Primary Center, Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemical Commodities, Inc. (23.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
263
Days with Moderate air quality
19
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,120
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,651

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (29 mi)
National parks include
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
49
Nearest airport
Butell Farms Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
34
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-301 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
34.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,769
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
64.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,058
Average weekly wage
$986
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
377

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 66006State medianUS median
Typical home value$367,684$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$468,900$230,000$325,000
Median days on market74 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,769$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 66006?
$367,684.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 66006?
$468,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 66006?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 66006?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,272/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 66006?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 66006 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 66006. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 66006?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 66006?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 66006?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 66006?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 66006 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 66006?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 66006?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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