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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
$55,837
Median income
$156,600
Median home value
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Topeka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

22th 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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $35,103. Poverty here runs at 13.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $156,600 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $958 per month, and 50.1% of occupied units 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 -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shawnee County, so you can benchmark 66611 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 66611

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66611.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66611?

35.9

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.8%
African American 11.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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

$35,103

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66611 ranks nationally

Topeka, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,837 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,947

Total Housing Units

4,553

Occupied Units

394

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.1%
Renter 49.9%

$156,600

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66611 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 66611 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 66611 ranks #5 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
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

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
66618 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 9,402

Related Areas

Shawnee County Topeka, KS Kansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.