ZIP Code 66604
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Topeka · Shawnee County · Kansas
- Population
- 23,344
- Median income
- $60,874
- Median home value
- $139,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.6%
- Land area
- 17.1 sq mi
1,363/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.3
Chicago
ZIP code 66604 in Topeka, Kansas has a population of 23,344. The median household income is $60,874, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $139,100, 50% below the US average. 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66604 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.1 square miles in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. The area is home to 23,344 residents, producing a population density of 1,363 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 66604 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66604 sits at $60,874 (15% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $33,333. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $139,100 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,082 per month, and 54.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66604 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shawnee County, so you can benchmark 66604 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 66604
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66604.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
156 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
113 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
93 establishments
- Finance and insurance 52
Finance and insurance
52 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 66604, Topeka, 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
23,344
Population
17.1
Area (sq mi)
1,363
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66604?
37.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
3.1%
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?
$60,874
Median Household Income
-15% vs state
$33,333
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
14.6 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?
10,699
Total Housing Units
9,806
Occupied Units
893
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,100
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$1,082
Median Rent
1955
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66604 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.8% | 148 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 163 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 182 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 198 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 216 |
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 668 business establishments in ZIP 66604, employing approximately 16,199 people with a combined annual payroll of $813,221,000.
668
Businesses
16,199
Employees
$813.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 156 | 23.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 113 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 97 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 93 | 13.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 4.0% |
| Construction | 13 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.5% |
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 66604 vs 66622 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66622 | Topeka, KS | 76 | 0.9 mi |
| 66606 | Topeka, KS | 11,284 | 1.6 mi |
| 66621 | Topeka, KS | 643 | 1.4 mi |
| 66612 | Topeka, KS | 2,477 | 2.5 mi |
| 66611 | Topeka, KS | 9,832 | 2.3 mi |
| 66603 | Topeka, KS | 2,001 | 3.0 mi |
| 66607 | Topeka, KS | 10,498 | 4.9 mi |
| 66608 | Topeka, KS | 5,991 | 4.4 mi |
| 66609 | Topeka, KS | 7,068 | 5.0 mi |
| 66605 | Topeka, KS | 19,919 | 5.3 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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