Topeka, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66610
Shawnee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,080
- 92/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $132,821
- Median income Above-median income area
- $341,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Topeka pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 92
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66610 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 66610 (Topeka, KS) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.6 in 2023 to 204.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66610 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, home to 9,080 residents across 99.2 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66610 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,821 (85% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,391. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,100 (111% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 94.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,271.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawnee County, so 66610 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 66610
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66610.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 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 66610, 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
9,080
Population
99.2
Area (sq mi)
92
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66610?
48.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
5.1%
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?
$132,821
Median Household Income
+85% vs state ZIP avg
$66,391
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66610 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)
$132,821 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
4,089housing units
4,089
Total Housing Units
4,017
Occupied Units
72
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,100
Median Home Value
+111% vs state ZIP avg
$1,271
Median Rent
1996
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
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66610 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 144 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 159 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 176 |
| 2023 | +12.5% | 198 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 205 |
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 101 business establishments in ZIP 66610, employing approximately 833 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,728,000.
101
Businesses
833
Employees
$52.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 17.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 17.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.0% |
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 66610 vs 66614 →
ZIP 66610 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66614
Topeka (66614)
31,354 residents
- 66604
Topeka (66604)
23,344 residents
- 66606 11,284
Topeka (66606)
11,284 residents
- 66611 9,832
Topeka (66611)
9,832 residents
- 66610 9,080
Topeka (66610)
9,080 residents
- 66619 3,070
Topeka (66619)
3,070 residents
- 66402 2,955
Auburn (66402)
2,955 residents
- 66615 2,814
Topeka (66615)
2,814 residents
- 66546 1,012
Wakarusa (66546)
1,012 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66610 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66610 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66610
Topeka (66610)
$132,821 median income
- 66615
Topeka (66615)
$107,656 median income
- 66402
Auburn (66402)
$88,427 median income
- 66546
Wakarusa (66546)
$86,607 median income
- 66614
Topeka (66614)
$71,377 median income
- 66604
Topeka (66604)
$60,874 median income
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
$57,169 median income
- 66611
Topeka (66611)
$55,837 median income
- 66619 $51,528
Topeka (66619)
$51,528 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66610 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66614 | Topeka, KS | 31,354 | 2.7 mi |
| 66402 | Auburn, KS | 2,955 | 3.8 mi |
| 66615 | Topeka, KS | 2,814 | 6.4 mi |
| 66622 | Topeka, KS | 76 | 7.2 mi |
| 66619 | Topeka, KS | 3,070 | 8.2 mi |
| 66604 | Topeka, KS | 23,344 | 7.5 mi |
| 66611 | Topeka, KS | 9,832 | 8.1 mi |
| 66546 | Wakarusa, KS | 1,012 | 8.2 mi |
| 66621 | Topeka, KS | 643 | 8.4 mi |
| 66606 | Topeka, KS | 11,284 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66610, 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 (9,080 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 66610 in?
ZIP code 66610 (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 66610?
ZIP code 66610 in Topeka, KS has a population of 9,080 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66610?
The median household income in ZIP 66610 is $132,821, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66610?
The median home value in ZIP 66610 is $341,100, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66610?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66610 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66610?
ZIP code 66610 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 833 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66610?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66610 are: Construction (18), Health care and social assistance (18), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66610?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66610 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 66610?
In ZIP code 66610, 75.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.8% 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 66610?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66610 is 19.8 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 66610?
In ZIP code 66610, approximately 94.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66610?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66610 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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