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 High-density area
- $49,126
- Median income Below-median income area
- $87,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.2%
- 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, 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66608 (Topeka, KS) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,236. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $87,500 (46% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $866; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawnee County, so 66608 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 66608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66608.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Manufacturing 17
Manufacturing
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 66608?
42.6
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
1.8%
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?
$49,126
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$31,236
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66608 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)
$49,126 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
2,377housing units
2,377
Total Housing Units
2,053
Occupied Units
324
Vacant Units
1.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$87,500
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 66605
Topeka (66605)
19,919 residents
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
11,284 residents
- 66607
Topeka (66607)
10,498 residents
- 66611
Topeka (66611)
9,832 residents
- 66617
Topeka (66617)
8,688 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66608 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66608 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66617
Topeka (66617)
$86,761 median income
- 66609
Topeka (66609)
$67,675 median income
- 66605
Topeka (66605)
$59,106 median income
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
$57,169 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 $29,797
Topeka (66607)
$29,797 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66608, 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 (5,991 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 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.
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