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Topeka, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66609

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

7,068
228/sq mi
$67,675
Median income
$109,000
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Topeka pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
228
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66609 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66609 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, home to 7,068 residents across 31.0 square miles, a density of 228 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66609 reports a modest median household income of $67,675 (6% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $40,262. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.3%. Median home value sits at $109,000 (33% below the state average), median rent at $1,130 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66609, 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 66609

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66609.

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 66609, 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

7,068

Population

31.0

Area (sq mi)

228

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66609?

40.7

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 69.5%
African American 8.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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?

$67,675

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$40,262

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66609 ranks nationally

Topeka, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,675 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,897

Total Housing Units

3,528

Occupied Units

369

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.5%

$109,000

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,130

Median Rent

1984

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

-1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

195

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+95%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66609 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 137
2021 +17.4% 161
2022 +12.2% 180
2023 +9.8% 198
2024 -1.6% 195

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 191 business establishments in ZIP 66609, employing approximately 6,094 people with a combined annual payroll of $365,277,000.

191

Businesses

6,094

Employees

$365.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 28 14.7%
Retail trade 28 14.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 9.4%
Wholesale trade 16 8.4%
Transportation and warehousing 15 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 14 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 13 6.8%
Manufacturing 10 5.2%
Finance and insurance 9 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 8 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.6%

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 66609 vs 66619 →

ZIP 66609 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 66609 ranks #5 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 66609 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 66609 ranks the highest 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
66619 Topeka, KS 3,070 2.6 mi
66611 Topeka, KS 9,832 2.7 mi
66605 Topeka, KS 19,919 2.8 mi
66612 Topeka, KS 2,477 4.1 mi
66603 Topeka, KS 2,001 5.2 mi
66621 Topeka, KS 643 4.0 mi
66607 Topeka, KS 10,498 4.5 mi
66622 Topeka, KS 76 4.2 mi
66608 Topeka, KS 5,991 6.8 mi
66604 Topeka, KS 23,344 5.0 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 66609 in? ▼
ZIP code 66609 (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 66609? ▼
ZIP code 66609 in Topeka, KS has a population of 7,068 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66609? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66609 is $67,675, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66609? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66609 is $109,000, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66609? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66609 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66609? ▼
ZIP code 66609 has 191 business establishments employing approximately 6,094 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66609? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66609 are: Construction (28), Retail trade (28), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66609? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66609 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66609? ▼
In ZIP code 66609, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 66609? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66609 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66609? ▼
In ZIP code 66609, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66609? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66609 is 5.4% 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.