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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
$60,874
Median income
$139,100
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
22th 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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $33,333. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66604, plus 6 more within Shawnee County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 66604

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66604.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66604?

37.3

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

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

How ZIP 66604 ranks nationally

Topeka, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,874 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

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

Owner 54.5%
Renter 45.5%

$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 66604 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 66604 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66604 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 66604 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Shawnee County

66614 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 31,354
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
66618 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 9,402

Related Areas

Shawnee County Topeka, KS Kansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.