County ProfileKS
Douglas County
Population: 118,785 · 8 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
118,785
People
Median age
31.6
Housing
Total households
50,406
Income
Median household income
$69,746
Housing
Total housing units
53,675
Employment
Employment rate
66%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
53.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.8%
County details
Local time 00:52:10(CT)| Name | Douglas |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 8total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 7 Standard1 Unique |
| Area code | 785 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 38.8964168, -95.2909475 |
| Land area | 455.8 sq miles(1,180.4 km²) |
Map of Douglas county, Kansas with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Douglas County
Compare the largest cities in Douglas County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 94,934 | $65,009 | 5ZIPs |
| Eudora | 6,408 | $118,184 | 1ZIPs |
| Baldwin City | 4,826 | $72,941 | 1ZIPs |
| Lecompton | 588 | $68,977 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Douglas County
Review the most populated postal areas across Douglas County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS