Topeka, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66607
Shawnee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,498
- 567/sq mi High-density area
- $29,797
- Median income Below-median income area
- $46,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-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.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 567
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66607 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66607 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, home to 10,498 residents across 18.5 square miles, a density of 567 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66607 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,797 (59% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,384. Economic pressure is pronounced: 36.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $46,400 (71% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $801; owner occupancy is 48.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawnee County, so 66607 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 66607
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66607.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 66607, 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
10,498
Population
18.5
Area (sq mi)
567
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66607?
34.9
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
10.1%
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?
$29,797
Median Household Income
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$17,384
Per Capita Income
36.0%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66607 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)
$29,797 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
3,915housing units
3,915
Total Housing Units
3,527
Occupied Units
388
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$46,400
Median Home Value
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$801
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 145 business establishments in ZIP 66607, employing approximately 3,159 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,970,000.
145
Businesses
3,159
Employees
$154.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 16.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 13.1% |
| Construction | 18 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.5% |
| Information | 3 | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 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 66607 vs 66605 →
ZIP 66607 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
- 66605
Topeka (66605)
19,919 residents
- 66607
Topeka (66607)
10,498 residents
- 66611
Topeka (66611)
9,832 residents
- 66609 7,068
Topeka (66609)
7,068 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 66607 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66607 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66609
Topeka (66609)
$67,675 median income
- 66604
Topeka (66604)
$60,874 median income
- 66605
Topeka (66605)
$59,106 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
Topeka (66607)
$29,797 median income
- 66612 $26,067
Topeka (66612)
$26,067 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66607 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66605 | Topeka, KS | 19,919 | 2.1 mi |
| 66616 | Topeka, KS | 5,874 | 1.9 mi |
| 66612 | Topeka, KS | 2,477 | 2.4 mi |
| 66603 | Topeka, KS | 2,001 | 2.4 mi |
| 66608 | Topeka, KS | 5,991 | 3.0 mi |
| 66621 | Topeka, KS | 643 | 3.6 mi |
| 66611 | Topeka, KS | 9,832 | 3.7 mi |
| 66609 | Topeka, KS | 7,068 | 4.5 mi |
| 66604 | Topeka, KS | 23,344 | 4.9 mi |
| 66622 | Topeka, KS | 76 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66607, 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 (10,498 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 66607 in?
ZIP code 66607 (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 66607?
ZIP code 66607 in Topeka, KS has a population of 10,498 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66607?
The median household income in ZIP 66607 is $29,797, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66607?
The median home value in ZIP 66607 is $46,400, which is 83% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66607?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66607 is White at 46.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66607?
ZIP code 66607 has 145 business establishments employing approximately 3,159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66607?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66607 are: Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (19), Construction (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66607?
In ZIP code 66607, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 66607?
In ZIP code 66607, approximately 48.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66607?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66607 is 36.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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