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Tecumseh, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66542

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

3,335
40/sq mi
$108,218
Median income
$234,700
Median home value
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tecumseh pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66542 covers 84.2 square miles in Tecumseh, Shawnee County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,335 residents on file, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66542 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,218 (51% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $59,306. Poverty here runs at 4.1%, with unemployment measured 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Shawnee County, letting you compare 66542 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 66542

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tecumseh, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66542.

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 66542, Tecumseh, 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

3,335

Population

84.2

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66542?

43.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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

How ZIP 66542 ranks nationally

Tecumseh, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,218 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.0%

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

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$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 66542 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 66542 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 66542 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 66542 ranks the highest of 9 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
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

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 Tecumseh, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66542 in? ▼
ZIP code 66542 (Tecumseh) 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 66542? ▼
ZIP code 66542 in Tecumseh, KS has a population of 3,335 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66542 is $108,218, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66542 is $234,700, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66542 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66542? ▼
ZIP code 66542 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 498 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66542? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66542 are: Construction (11), Health care and social assistance (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66542? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66542 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 66542? ▼
In ZIP code 66542, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.0% 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 66542? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66542 is 19.5 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 66542? ▼
In ZIP code 66542, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66542 is 4.1% 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.