Topeka, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66611
Shawnee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,832
- 1,117/sq mi High-density area
- $55,837
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 34.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Topeka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,117
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66611 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 66611 (Topeka, KS) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.7 in 2023 to 219.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66611 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, home to 9,832 residents across 8.8 square miles, a density of 1,117 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66611 reports a modest median household income of $55,837 (22% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,103. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $156,600 (3% below the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $958; 50.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawnee County, so 66611 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 66611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66611.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 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 66611, 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
9,832
Population
8.8
Area (sq mi)
1,117
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66611?
35.9
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
6.0%
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?
$55,837
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$35,103
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66611 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)
$55,837 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
4,947housing units
4,947
Total Housing Units
4,553
Occupied Units
394
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,600
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$958
Median Rent
1966
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66611 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 147 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 157 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 183 |
| 2023 | +13.8% | 209 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 219 |
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 262 business establishments in ZIP 66611, employing approximately 4,338 people with a combined annual payroll of $196,816,000.
262
Businesses
4,338
Employees
$196.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 15.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 19 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 66611 vs 66621 →
ZIP 66611 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66604
Topeka (66604)
23,344 residents
- 66605
Topeka (66605)
19,919 residents
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
11,284 residents
- 66607
Topeka (66607)
10,498 residents
- 66611
Topeka (66611)
9,832 residents
- 66609 7,068
Topeka (66609)
7,068 residents
- 66619 3,070
Topeka (66619)
3,070 residents
- 66612 2,477
Topeka (66612)
2,477 residents
- 66603 2,001
Topeka (66603)
2,001 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66611 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66611 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66609
Topeka (66609)
$67,675 median income
- 66604
Topeka (66604)
$60,874 median income
- 66605
Topeka (66605)
$59,106 median income
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
$57,169 median income
- 66611
Topeka (66611)
$55,837 median income
- 66619
Topeka (66619)
$51,528 median income
- 66603
Topeka (66603)
$44,688 median income
- 66607
Topeka (66607)
$29,797 median income
- 66612 $26,067
Topeka (66612)
$26,067 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66611 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66621 | Topeka, KS | 643 | 1.3 mi |
| 66622 | Topeka, KS | 76 | 1.6 mi |
| 66612 | Topeka, KS | 2,477 | 1.9 mi |
| 66604 | Topeka, KS | 23,344 | 2.3 mi |
| 66609 | Topeka, KS | 7,068 | 2.7 mi |
| 66603 | Topeka, KS | 2,001 | 3.1 mi |
| 66605 | Topeka, KS | 19,919 | 3.4 mi |
| 66606 | Topeka, KS | 11,284 | 3.5 mi |
| 66619 | Topeka, KS | 3,070 | 4.7 mi |
| 66607 | Topeka, KS | 10,498 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66611, 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 (9,832 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 66611 in?
ZIP code 66611 (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 66611?
ZIP code 66611 in Topeka, KS has a population of 9,832 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66611?
The median household income in ZIP 66611 is $55,837, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66611?
The median home value in ZIP 66611 is $156,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66611?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66611 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66611?
ZIP code 66611 has 262 business establishments employing approximately 4,338 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66611?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66611 are: Health care and social assistance (47), Retail trade (41), Finance and insurance (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66611?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66611 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 66611?
In ZIP code 66611, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% 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 66611?
In ZIP code 66611, approximately 50.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66611?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66611 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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