Shawnee
City in Johnson County, Kansas

Shawnee is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, with 67,311 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,066 ft (325 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Quivira, 2.5 miles NE.
- 67,311residents (2020 Census)
- 1,066 ftelevation · 325 m
- 42.0 sq miland area · 108.7 km²
- 1,604 / sq mipopulation density
- 66218main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Shawnee
Shawnee shaw-NEE is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is the seventh-most populous municipality in the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 67,311.
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Living in Shawnee
- Median household income
- $109,940
- Median home value
- $359,700
- Median rent
- $1,322/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Shawnee had 67,311 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 67,311 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,604 per sq mi (619 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shawnee at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 67,311 (2020) |
| Land area | 41.97 sq mi (108.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0175° N, 94.8058° W |
| ZIP codes | 66218, 66216, 66217, 66220, 66226 |
| Official website | cityofshawnee.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2064500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shawnee
- Lake Quivira2.5 mi NE
- Lenexa3.6 mi S
- Edwardsville4.3 mi N
- Bonner Springs5.3 mi NW
- Merriam6.0 mi E
- Mission8.0 mi E
- Kansas City8.0 mi NE
- Roeland Park9.1 mi E
- Prairie Village9.4 mi E
- Fairway9.5 mi E
- Olathe9.5 mi S
- Mission Hills10.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shawnee
What county is Shawnee in?
Shawnee is in Johnson County, Kansas.
What is the population of Shawnee, KS?
67,311 people lived in Shawnee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shawnee, KS?
The main ZIP code is 66218. Other ZIP codes: 66216, 66217, 66220, 66226.
What is the elevation of Shawnee?
1,066 feet (325 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shawnee?
Lake Quivira (2.5 mi), Lenexa (3.6 mi), Edwardsville (4.3 mi), Bonner Springs (5.3 mi), Merriam (6.0 mi).
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