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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
$57,169
Median income
$130,600
Median home value
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $37,090. Poverty here runs at 13.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $130,600 (19% below the state average), median rent at $999 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. To put 66606 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Shawnee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66606?

37.9

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.5%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$57,169

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$37,090

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66606 ranks nationally

Topeka, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,169 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,136

Total Housing Units

4,610

Occupied Units

526

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.7%
Renter 42.3%

$130,600

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66606 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 66606 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 66606 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Shawnee County

66614 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 31,354
66604 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 23,344
66605 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 19,919
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 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.

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