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Topeka, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66614

Shawnee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,354
422/sq mi
$71,377
Median income
$194,100
Median home value
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Topeka pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
422
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66614 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66614 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, with 31,354 residents across 74.3 square miles, a density of 422 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66614 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,377 (1% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $41,315. Local economic indicators show a 9.9% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $194,100 for a typical home value (20% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,016 a month; 67.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. To put 66614 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Shawnee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 66614

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66614.

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 66614, 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

31,354

Population

74.3

Area (sq mi)

422

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66614?

40.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 80.3%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$71,377

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$41,315

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

17.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66614 ranks nationally

Topeka, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,377 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%

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

What does housing look like?

15,123

Total Housing Units

14,493

Occupied Units

630

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%

$194,100

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,016

Median Rent

1978

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66614 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 146
2021 +11.4% 162
2022 +15.1% 187
2023 +8.0% 202
2024 +6.5% 215

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 671 business establishments in ZIP 66614, employing approximately 9,623 people with a combined annual payroll of $451,080,000.

671

Businesses

9,623

Employees

$451.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 110 16.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 91 13.6%
Finance and insurance 89 13.3%
Retail trade 85 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 69 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 63 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 7.8%
Construction 31 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.8%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Manufacturing 7 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.0%
Information 7 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%
Wholesale trade 3 0.5%

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 66614 vs 66610 →

ZIP 66614 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 66614 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66614 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 66614 ranks #7 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
66610 Topeka, KS 9,080 2.7 mi
66615 Topeka, KS 2,814 3.9 mi
66402 Auburn, KS 2,955 6.4 mi
66539 Silver Lake, KS 2,806 9.3 mi
66622 Topeka, KS 76 6.9 mi
66604 Topeka, KS 23,344 6.9 mi
66621 Topeka, KS 643 8.1 mi
66606 Topeka, KS 11,284 7.7 mi
66618 Topeka, KS 9,402 10.6 mi
66546 Wakarusa, KS 1,012 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shawnee County

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
66618 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 9,402

Related Areas

Shawnee County Topeka, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66614 in? ▼
ZIP code 66614 (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 66614? ▼
ZIP code 66614 in Topeka, KS has a population of 31,354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66614? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66614 is $71,377, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66614? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66614 is $194,100, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66614? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66614 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66614? ▼
ZIP code 66614 has 671 business establishments employing approximately 9,623 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66614? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66614 are: Health care and social assistance (110), Professional, scientific, and technical services (91), Finance and insurance (89). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66614? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66614 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 66614? ▼
In ZIP code 66614, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% 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 66614? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66614 is 17.2 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 66614? ▼
In ZIP code 66614, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66614? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66614 is 9.9% 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.