Topeka, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66612
Shawnee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,477
- 931/sq mi High-density area
- $26,067
- Median income Below-median income area
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Topeka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 931
- people per sq mi
- 19%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66612 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66612 covers 2.7 square miles in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,477 residents on file, a density of 931 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66612 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,067 (64% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,313. The poverty rate is 27.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawnee County, so 66612 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 66612
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66612.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 18
Accommodation and food services
18 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 66612, 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
2,477
Population
2.7
Area (sq mi)
931
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66612?
41.0
Median Age
58.7%
Male
41.3%
Female
8.4%
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?
$26,067
Median Household Income
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$21,313
Per Capita Income
27.8%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66612 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)
$26,067 0th percentile higher than 0% 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
1,339housing units
1,339
Total Housing Units
1,143
Occupied Units
196
Vacant Units
1.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$716
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 205 business establishments in ZIP 66612, employing approximately 2,824 people with a combined annual payroll of $207,107,000.
205
Businesses
2,824
Employees
$207.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 22.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 17.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.4% |
| Utilities | 8 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 8 | 3.9% |
| Information | 7 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.9% |
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 66612 vs 66603 →
ZIP 66612 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
- 66608 5,991
Topeka (66608)
5,991 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 66612 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66612 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
- 66608
Topeka (66608)
$49,126 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 66612 ranks #9 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 | 1.2 mi |
| 66621 | Topeka, KS | 643 | 1.2 mi |
| 66611 | Topeka, KS | 9,832 | 1.9 mi |
| 66607 | Topeka, KS | 10,498 | 2.4 mi |
| 66604 | Topeka, KS | 23,344 | 2.5 mi |
| 66608 | Topeka, KS | 5,991 | 2.9 mi |
| 66622 | Topeka, KS | 76 | 2.5 mi |
| 66606 | Topeka, KS | 11,284 | 2.6 mi |
| 66609 | Topeka, KS | 7,068 | 4.1 mi |
| 66605 | Topeka, KS | 19,919 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66612, 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 (2,477 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 66612 in?
ZIP code 66612 (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 66612?
ZIP code 66612 in Topeka, KS has a population of 2,477 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66612?
The median household income in ZIP 66612 is $26,067, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66612?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66612 is White at 37.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66612?
ZIP code 66612 has 205 business establishments employing approximately 2,824 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66612?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66612 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (46), Other services (except public administration) (36), Finance and insurance (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66612?
In ZIP code 66612, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 66612?
In ZIP code 66612, approximately 18.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 81.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66612?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66612 is 27.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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