PlainZIP

Topeka, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66608

Shawnee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,991
498/sq mi
$49,126
Median income
$87,500
Median home value
10.2%
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, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
498
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66608 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66608 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, home to 5,991 residents across 12.0 square miles, a density of 498 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66608 reports a modest median household income of $49,126 (32% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $31,236. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.9%. Median home value sits at $87,500 (46% below the state average), median rent at $866 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66608, plus 6 more within Shawnee County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 66608

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66608.

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 66608, 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

5,991

Population

12.0

Area (sq mi)

498

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66608?

42.6

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 7.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$49,126

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$31,236

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66608 ranks nationally

Topeka, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,126 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,377

Total Housing Units

2,053

Occupied Units

324

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.9%
Renter 36.1%

$87,500

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$866

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 239 business establishments in ZIP 66608, employing approximately 4,918 people with a combined annual payroll of $384,529,000.

239

Businesses

4,918

Employees

$384.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 48 20.1%
Accommodation and food services 31 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 29 12.1%
Construction 27 11.3%
Manufacturing 17 7.1%
Wholesale trade 17 7.1%
Finance and insurance 14 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 12 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.9%
Educational services 5 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.7%

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 66608 vs 66603 →

ZIP 66608 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 66608 ranks #7 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 66608 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 66608 ranks #7 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
66603 Topeka, KS 2,001 1.7 mi
66616 Topeka, KS 5,874 2.4 mi
66612 Topeka, KS 2,477 2.9 mi
66607 Topeka, KS 10,498 3.0 mi
66606 Topeka, KS 11,284 3.3 mi
66621 Topeka, KS 643 3.8 mi
66611 Topeka, KS 9,832 4.8 mi
66617 Topeka, KS 8,688 4.6 mi
66605 Topeka, KS 19,919 5.0 mi
66609 Topeka, KS 7,068 6.8 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
66607 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 10,498
66611 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 9,832

Related Areas

Shawnee County Topeka, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66608 in? ▼
ZIP code 66608 (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 66608? ▼
ZIP code 66608 in Topeka, KS has a population of 5,991 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66608? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66608 is $49,126, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66608? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66608 is $87,500, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66608? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66608 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66608? ▼
ZIP code 66608 has 239 business establishments employing approximately 4,918 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66608? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66608 are: Retail trade (48), Accommodation and food services (31), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66608? ▼
In ZIP code 66608, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 66608? ▼
In ZIP code 66608, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66608? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66608 is 18.6% 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.