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Topeka, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66605

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

19,919
771/sq mi
$59,106
Median income
$170,500
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Topeka pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
771
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66605 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66605 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, home to 19,919 residents across 25.8 square miles, a density of 771 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66605 reports a modest median household income of $59,106 (18% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $30,594. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $170,500 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $884 per month, and 70.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, 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 66605 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 66605

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66605.

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 66605, 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

19,919

Population

25.8

Area (sq mi)

771

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66605?

37.5

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 63.8%
African American 10.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%

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?

$59,106

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$30,594

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66605 ranks nationally

Topeka, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,106 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,767

Total Housing Units

8,241

Occupied Units

526

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$170,500

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$884

Median Rent

1967

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66605 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 155
2021 +12.4% 175
2022 +13.9% 199
2023 +10.4% 220
2024 +1.1% 222

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 188 business establishments in ZIP 66605, employing approximately 2,239 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,768,000.

188

Businesses

2,239

Employees

$64.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 31 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 27 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 24 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 17 9.0%
Construction 16 8.5%
Finance and insurance 16 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.3%
Wholesale trade 4 2.1%

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 66605 vs 66607 →

ZIP 66605 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 66605 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 66605 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 66605 ranks #3 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
66607 Topeka, KS 10,498 2.1 mi
66609 Topeka, KS 7,068 2.8 mi
66611 Topeka, KS 9,832 3.4 mi
66616 Topeka, KS 5,874 4.0 mi
66612 Topeka, KS 2,477 3.2 mi
66603 Topeka, KS 2,001 3.9 mi
66621 Topeka, KS 643 3.9 mi
66542 Tecumseh, KS 3,335 4.8 mi
66608 Topeka, KS 5,991 5.0 mi
66622 Topeka, KS 76 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shawnee County

66614 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 31,354
66604 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 23,344
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 66605 in? ▼
ZIP code 66605 (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 66605? ▼
ZIP code 66605 in Topeka, KS has a population of 19,919 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66605? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66605 is $59,106, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66605? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66605 is $170,500, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66605? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66605 is White at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66605? ▼
ZIP code 66605 has 188 business establishments employing approximately 2,239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66605? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66605 are: Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (27), Accommodation and food services (24). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66605? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66605 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 66605? ▼
In ZIP code 66605, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 66605? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66605 is 19.7 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 66605? ▼
In ZIP code 66605, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66605? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66605 is 14.3% 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.