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Silver Lake, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66539

Shawnee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,806
26/sq mi
$87,554
Median income
$230,600
Median home value
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Silver Lake pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66539 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66539 covers 106.7 square miles in Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,806 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66539 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,554 (22% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $49,321. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $230,600 for a typical home value (43% above the state average), with rent averaging $860 a month; 84.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shawnee County, so you can benchmark 66539 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 66539

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Silver Lake, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66539.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66539, Silver Lake, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,806

Population

106.7

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66539?

45.0

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$87,554

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$49,321

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66539 ranks nationally

Silver Lake, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,554 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,347

Total Housing Units

1,325

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$230,600

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$860

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66539 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.6% 162
2020 +5.1% 170
2021 +8.1% 183
2022 +8.2% 198
2024 – 247

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 66539, employing approximately 226 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,335,000.

44

Businesses

226

Employees

$9.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 18.2%
Retail trade 8 18.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 13.6%
Finance and insurance 4 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 66539 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66539 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66539 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 66539 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
66618 Topeka, KS 9,402 5.4 mi
66533 Rossville, KS 1,832 5.6 mi
66614 Topeka, KS 31,354 9.3 mi
66615 Topeka, KS 2,814 6.8 mi
66606 Topeka, KS 11,284 9.0 mi
66604 Topeka, KS 23,344 9.8 mi
66418 Delia, KS 707 11.0 mi
66622 Topeka, KS 76 10.7 mi
66621 Topeka, KS 643 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shawnee County

66614 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 31,354
66604 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 23,344
66605 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 19,919
66606 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 11,284
66607 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 10,498
66611 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 9,832

Related Areas

Shawnee County Silver Lake, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66539 in? ▼
ZIP code 66539 (Silver Lake) is located in Shawnee County, Kansas. Shawnee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shawnee-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66539? ▼
ZIP code 66539 in Silver Lake, KS has a population of 2,806 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66539? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66539 is $87,554, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66539? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66539 is $230,600, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66539? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66539 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66539? ▼
ZIP code 66539 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 226 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66539? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66539 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66539? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66539 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66539? ▼
In ZIP code 66539, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 66539? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66539 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66539? ▼
In ZIP code 66539, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66539? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66539 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.