Topeka, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66604
Shawnee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,344
- 1,363/sq mi High-density area
- $60,874
- Median income Below-median income area
- $139,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Topeka pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,363
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66604 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66604 (Topeka, KS) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.8 in 2023 to 216.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66604 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, with 23,344 residents across 17.1 square miles, a density of 1,363 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66604 reports a modest median household income of $60,874 (15% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,333. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $139,100 (14% below the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $1,082; 54.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawnee County, so 66604 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 66604
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$33,333
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
14.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66604 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Topeka, 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)
$60,874 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
10,699housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 66604 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66604
Topeka (66604)
23,344 residents
- 66605
Topeka (66605)
19,919 residents
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
11,284 residents
- 66607
Topeka (66607)
10,498 residents
- 66611
Topeka (66611)
9,832 residents
- 66609 7,068
Topeka (66609)
7,068 residents
- 66608 5,991
Topeka (66608)
5,991 residents
- 66612 2,477
Topeka (66612)
2,477 residents
- 66603 2,001
Topeka (66603)
2,001 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66604 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66604 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66609
Topeka (66609)
$67,675 median income
- 66604
Topeka (66604)
$60,874 median income
- 66605
Topeka (66605)
$59,106 median income
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
$57,169 median income
- 66611
Topeka (66611)
$55,837 median income
- 66608
Topeka (66608)
$49,126 median income
- 66603
Topeka (66603)
$44,688 median income
- 66607
Topeka (66607)
$29,797 median income
- 66612 $26,067
Topeka (66612)
$26,067 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66604 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66604, 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 (23,344 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 66604 in?
ZIP code 66604 (Topeka) 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 66604?
ZIP code 66604 in Topeka, KS has a population of 23,344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66604?
The median household income in ZIP 66604 is $60,874, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66604?
The median home value in ZIP 66604 is $139,100, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66604?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66604 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66604?
ZIP code 66604 has 668 business establishments employing approximately 16,199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66604?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66604 are: Retail trade (156), Accommodation and food services (113), Health care and social assistance (97). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66604?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66604 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 66604?
In ZIP code 66604, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 66604?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66604 is 14.6 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 66604?
In ZIP code 66604, approximately 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66604?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66604 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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