Topeka, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66606
Shawnee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,284
- 762/sq mi High-density area
- $57,169
- Median income Below-median income area
- $130,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 35.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Topeka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 762
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66606 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 66606 (Topeka, KS) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.7 in 2023 to 211.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66606 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, home to 11,284 residents across 14.8 square miles, a density of 762 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66606 reports a modest median household income of $57,169 (20% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,090. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,600 (19% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $999; owner occupancy is 57.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawnee County, so 66606 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 66606
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66606.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Retail trade 23
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 16
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 13
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 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 66606, 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
11,284
Population
14.8
Area (sq mi)
762
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66606?
37.9
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
2.8%
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?
$57,169
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$37,090
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66606 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)
$57,169 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
5,136housing units
5,136
Total Housing Units
4,610
Occupied Units
526
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,600
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$999
Median Rent
1952
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66606 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.0% | 144 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 157 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 181 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 205 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 211 |
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 216 business establishments in ZIP 66606, employing approximately 5,428 people with a combined annual payroll of $316,588,000.
216
Businesses
5,428
Employees
$316.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 34.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 12 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.9% |
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 66606 vs 66604 →
ZIP 66606 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
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
11,284 residents
- 66607
Topeka (66607)
10,498 residents
- 66611
Topeka (66611)
9,832 residents
- 66618
Topeka (66618)
9,402 residents
- 66608 5,991
Topeka (66608)
5,991 residents
- 66616 5,874
Topeka (66616)
5,874 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 66606 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66606 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66618
Topeka (66618)
$109,884 median income
- 66604
Topeka (66604)
$60,874 median income
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
$57,169 median income
- 66611
Topeka (66611)
$55,837 median income
- 66616
Topeka (66616)
$51,893 median income
- 66608
Topeka (66608)
$49,126 median income
- 66603
Topeka (66603)
$44,688 median income
- 66607 $29,797
Topeka (66607)
$29,797 median income
- 66612 $26,067
Topeka (66612)
$26,067 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66606 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66604 | Topeka, KS | 23,344 | 1.6 mi |
| 66622 | Topeka, KS | 76 | 2.5 mi |
| 66621 | Topeka, KS | 643 | 2.2 mi |
| 66603 | Topeka, KS | 2,001 | 2.4 mi |
| 66612 | Topeka, KS | 2,477 | 2.6 mi |
| 66611 | Topeka, KS | 9,832 | 3.5 mi |
| 66608 | Topeka, KS | 5,991 | 3.3 mi |
| 66607 | Topeka, KS | 10,498 | 4.8 mi |
| 66616 | Topeka, KS | 5,874 | 5.3 mi |
| 66618 | Topeka, KS | 9,402 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66606, 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 (11,284 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 66606 in?
ZIP code 66606 (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 66606?
ZIP code 66606 in Topeka, KS has a population of 11,284 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66606?
The median household income in ZIP 66606 is $57,169, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66606?
The median home value in ZIP 66606 is $130,600, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66606 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66606?
ZIP code 66606 has 216 business establishments employing approximately 5,428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66606?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66606 are: Health care and social assistance (74), Other services (except public administration) (33), Retail trade (23). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66606?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66606 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 66606?
In ZIP code 66606, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66606?
In ZIP code 66606, approximately 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66606 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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