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 Moderate-density area
- $87,554
- Median income Above-median income area
- $230,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,321. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $230,600 (43% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 84.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $860.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawnee County, so 66539 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 66539?
45.0
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$49,321
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66539 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Silver Lake, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$87,554 Top 19% higher than 81% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,347housing units
1,347
Total Housing Units
1,325
Occupied Units
22
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,600
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 66539 vs 66618 →
ZIP 66539 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66614
Topeka (66614)
31,354 residents
- 66604
Topeka (66604)
23,344 residents
- 66606 11,284
Topeka (66606)
11,284 residents
- 66618 9,402
Topeka (66618)
9,402 residents
- 66615 2,814
Topeka (66615)
2,814 residents
- 66539 2,806
Silver Lake (66539)
2,806 residents
- 66533 1,832
Rossville (66533)
1,832 residents
- 66418 707
Delia (66418)
707 residents
- 66621 643
Topeka (66621)
643 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66539 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66539 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66618
Topeka (66618)
$109,884 median income
- 66615
Topeka (66615)
$107,656 median income
- 66539
Silver Lake (66539)
$87,554 median income
- 66418
Delia (66418)
$77,885 median income
- 66614
Topeka (66614)
$71,377 median income
- 66533
Rossville (66533)
$62,237 median income
- 66604
Topeka (66604)
$60,874 median income
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
$57,169 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66539, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,806 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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