Live smarter in 66221.
The independent home base for one of the Kansas City metro's most sought-after ZIP codes. Plain-English guides, free calculators, school facts and fast access to vetted local pros — all in one place.
Start with what you need
Six fast paths that cover most of what 66221 households search for.
Compare local pros
Roofing, HVAC, remodels, basements, fences — up to three quotes, one short form.
Get quotes →Know your home's value
Request a free, no-obligation market analysis built on recent 66221 sales.
Request estimate →Run the numbers
Mortgage with Kansas property tax, seller net sheet, rent vs buy, roof cost.
Open calculators →Schools in 66221
Blue Valley USD 229 elementary and middle schools located in the ZIP, plus enrollment tips.
See schools →Storm & hail ready
Sirens, safe rooms, hail claims and how to avoid storm-chaser contractors.
Get ready →Moving to 66221
Neighborhood feel, commute, utilities, taxes and a first-30-days checklist.
Read the guide →66221 by the numbers
How the ZIP compares with the nation. Figures are estimates from cited public sources.
Get up to 3 quotes from vetted 66221-area pros
Tell us once. We match your project with local, licensed and insured providers who actually serve south Overland Park.
- One form, not ten phone calls. Compare scope and price side by side.
- Local first. Johnson County providers familiar with city permits and HOA rules.
- Storm-claim savvy. Roofers who document hail damage the way adjusters expect.
- Your call. No pressure, no obligation, and you can opt out any time.
Popular right now: roof inspections after spring hail, HVAC tune-ups before winter, basement finishing and backyard fencing.
Quick mortgage check
Monthly cost with Johnson County property tax built in. Full version on the tools page.
What this assumes
Property tax is estimated as price × 11.5% assessment × an all-in levy of about 125 mills, a reasonable placeholder for south Overland Park inside Blue Valley USD 229. Your exact levy depends on your tax unit; it's printed on your Johnson County tax statement. Insurance assumes $3,600 a year — Kansas premiums run high because of hail. HOA assumes $60 a month.
Want a real number? A licensed loan officer can quote today's rate without a hard credit pull.
Check my rateLatest guides
Long-form, sourced and updated — written for people who live here.
How property tax works in 66221
Appraisal notices, the 11.5% assessment rate, mill levies and the 30-day appeal window.
Read → HomeThe hail-damage roof claim playbook
From the first storm photo to the final depreciation check — without getting burned.
Read → CostsRoof replacement cost in Overland Park
What drives the price, impact-resistant shingles and how to compare bids.
Read → Real estateSelling a home in 66221
Timing, pricing, pre-listing fixes and what you'll actually net.
Read → SchoolsEnrolling in Blue Valley schools
Boundaries, documents, kindergarten timing and how to verify your assigned school.
Read → HomeA Kansas home maintenance calendar
Month by month: freeze prep, sump pumps, irrigation, gutters and storm season.
Read →Watch before you move, buy or fix
Hand-picked explainers. Videos load only when you press play.
The map tourHow Overland Park's areas differ, north to south.
Appeal your valuationThe Johnson County appraisal appeal process.
Spot hail damageWhat bruised shingles really look like.
Best of 66221 contests
Photo of the season, yard of the month, local hero nominations — with sponsor-funded prizes and public voting.
Enter a contestKeep 66221.com independent
Reader support funds operations, local reporting, promotion of neighborhood events, hiring local contributors and contest prizes.
Become a supporterCommon questions about 66221
Where exactly is ZIP 66221?
It covers part of south Overland Park in Johnson County, Kansas, roughly between the 135th Street corridor and 175th Street, plus a small portion of Aubry Township. Boundaries are set by the Postal Service and don't match city, school or tax-unit lines exactly — check a specific address before relying on it.
Which school district serves 66221?
Most addresses fall within Blue Valley Unified School District 229. Elementary and middle schools located inside the ZIP include Sunset Ridge, Morse and Harmony elementaries and Aubry Bend and Harmony middle schools. Attendance areas are set by the district, so always confirm with its school locator. More on schools.
How much are property taxes on a 66221 home?
Kansas taxes homes at 11.5% of appraised value multiplied by the combined mill levy of every taxing body for your address. As a rough guide, budget around 1.4% of market value a year. Use our property tax estimator and your actual statement for precision.
Is 66221.com run by the city or the Postal Service?
No. We're an independent publication with no affiliation to any government body or the USPS. See our disclaimer.
How does 66221.com make money?
Display ads, sponsorships, reader support and referral fees when you choose to request quotes. Details are on our How we make money page.