Lansing
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Lansing is a city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, with 11,239 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 846 ft (258 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Farley, 4.9 miles NE.
- 11,239residents (2020 Census)
- 846 ftelevation · 258 m
- 12.5 sq miland area · 32.5 km²
- 897 / sq mipopulation density
- 66043ZIP code
About Lansing
Lansing is a city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States. It is situated along the west side of the Missouri River and Kansas-Missouri state border. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 11,239. It is the second most populous city of Leavenworth County and is a part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Lansing Correctional Facility (formerly the Kansas State Penitentiary), which includes the state's main maximum-security prison, is located in Lansing.
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Living in Lansing
- Median household income
- $102,786
- Median home value
- $270,800
- Median rent
- $1,406/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Lansing had 11,239 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,239 |
|---|---|
| Density | 897 per sq mi (346 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lansing at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Leavenworth County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,239 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.53 sq mi (32.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2429° N, 94.8979° W |
| ZIP code | 66043 |
| Official website | lansing.ks.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2038650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lansing
- Farley, MO4.9 mi NE
- Leavenworth5.7 mi N
- Basehor8.0 mi S
- Parkville, MO10.5 mi E
- Weatherby Lake, MO10.8 mi E
- Tracy, MO10.9 mi NE
- Platte City, MO11.1 mi NE
- Weston, MO11.1 mi N
- Bonner Springs11.7 mi S
- Kansas City11.8 mi SE
- Edwardsville12.1 mi S
- Platte Woods, MO13.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lansing
What county is Lansing in?
Lansing is in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
What is the population of Lansing, KS?
11,239 people lived in Lansing at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lansing, KS?
The ZIP code of Lansing is 66043.
What is the elevation of Lansing?
846 feet (258 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lansing?
Farley (4.9 mi), Leavenworth (5.7 mi), Basehor (8.0 mi), Parkville (10.5 mi), Weatherby Lake (10.8 mi).
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