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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
$26,067
Median income
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Topeka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

1th 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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $21,313. Local economic indicators show a 27.8% poverty rate alongside 7.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at -, median rent at $716 a month, and owner-occupancy at 18.5%.

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 -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shawnee County, so you can benchmark 66612 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 66612

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66612.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66612?

41.0

Median Age

58.7%

Male

41.3%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 37.3%
African American 21.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%

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

$21,313

Per Capita Income

27.8%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66612 ranks nationally

Topeka, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,067 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,339

Total Housing Units

1,143

Occupied Units

196

Vacant Units

1.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 18.5%
Renter 81.5%

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66612 ranks #8 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 66612 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 66612 ranks #9 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
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

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 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.

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