ZIP Code 66542
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Tecumseh · Shawnee County · Kansas
- Population
- 3,335
- Median income
- $108,218
- Median home value
- $234,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.0%
- Land area
- 84.2 sq mi
40/sq mi
▲ 42% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
Chicago
ZIP code 66542 in Tecumseh, Kansas has a population of 3,335. The median household income is $108,218, which is 42% above the national average. Median home value is $234,700, 16% below the US average. 45.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66542 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.2 square miles in Tecumseh, Shawnee County, Kansas. The area is home to 3,335 residents, producing a population density of 40 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66542 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66542 sits at $108,218 (51% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $59,306. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $234,700 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $1,118 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66542 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shawnee County, so you can benchmark 66542 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 66542
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66542.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66542, Tecumseh, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,335
Population
84.2
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66542?
43.0
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
0.5%
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?
$108,218
Median Household Income
+51% vs state
$59,306
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,252
Total Housing Units
1,212
Occupied Units
40
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,700
Median Home Value
+45% vs state
$1,118
Median Rent
1975
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
+1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66542 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 163 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 185 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 214 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 232 |
| 2024 | +1.4% | 235 |
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 29 business establishments in ZIP 66542, employing approximately 498 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,944,000.
29
Businesses
498
Employees
$25.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 37.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.3% |
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 66542 vs 66605 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66605 | Topeka, KS | 19,919 | 4.8 mi |
| 66429 | Grantville, KS | 579 | 5.9 mi |
| 66409 | Berryton, KS | 2,997 | 6.1 mi |
| 66050 | Lecompton, KS | 1,822 | 5.7 mi |
| 66607 | Topeka, KS | 10,498 | 5.3 mi |
| 66616 | Topeka, KS | 5,874 | 5.7 mi |
| 66609 | Topeka, KS | 7,068 | 7.0 mi |
| 66612 | Topeka, KS | 2,477 | 7.5 mi |
| 66603 | Topeka, KS | 2,001 | 7.7 mi |
| 66608 | Topeka, KS | 5,991 | 7.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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