What are the best cities for a franchise in Kansas?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Kansas are ZIP 66221 (score: 100/100), ZIP 67230 (score: 100/100), ZIP 66218 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Kansas compare to other states for franchises?

Kansas averages 99/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Kansas

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $138,945 in household income. ZIP 66221 leads at 100, $198,030 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 66221 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$198,030
#2	ZIP 67230 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$151,173
#3	ZIP 66218 Pop. 8.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$147,670
#4	ZIP 66610 Pop. 9.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,621
#5	ZIP 66220 Pop. 8.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$170,509
#6	ZIP 66206 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$170,841
#7	ZIP 66207 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,381
#8	ZIP 66208 Pop. 22 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,206
#9	ZIP 66209 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,081
#10	ZIP 66224 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$184,535
#11	ZIP 67205 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,630
#12	ZIP 66227 Pop. 8.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,532
#13	ZIP 66226 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$167,988
#14	ZIP 66085 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$141,492
#15	ZIP 66213 Pop. 30 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$114,926
#16	ZIP 66062 Pop. 78 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,248
#17	ZIP 67235 Pop. 15 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$112,500
#18	ZIP 66223 Pop. 25 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$113,707
#19	ZIP 66061 Pop. 68 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,110
#20	ZIP 66216 Pop. 25 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,714

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Kansas, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $138,945 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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