ZIP Code 66606
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Topeka · Shawnee County · Kansas
- Population
- 11,284
- Median income
- $57,169
- Median home value
- $130,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.2%
- Land area
- 14.8 sq mi
762/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 53% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.9
Chicago
ZIP code 66606 in Topeka, Kansas has a population of 11,284. The median household income is $57,169, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $130,600, 53% below the US average. 35.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66606 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.8 square miles in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. The area is home to 11,284 residents, producing a population density of 762 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66606 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66606 sits at $57,169 (20% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $37,090. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $130,600 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $999 per month, and 57.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shawnee County, so you can benchmark 66606 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 66606
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$37,090
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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