PlainZIP

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
$29,797
Median income
$46,400
Median home value
8.6%
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.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th 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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $17,384. 36.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.8%. On housing, the median home value is $46,400 (71% below the state average) with median rent at $801 per month, and 48.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Shawnee County, letting you compare 66607 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 66607

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66607.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 66607?

34.9

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 46.3%
African American 23.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%

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

$17,384

Per Capita Income

36.0%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66607 ranks nationally

Topeka, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,797 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,915

Total Housing Units

3,527

Occupied Units

388

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.7%
Renter 51.3%

$46,400

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66607 ranks #3 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 66607 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 66607 ranks #8 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
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

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
66606 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 11,284
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 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.

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