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 High-density area
- $71,377
- Median income Near-median income area
- $194,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66614 (Topeka, KS) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.8 in 2023 to 215.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,315. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $194,100 (20% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 67.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,016.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawnee County, so 66614 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 66614
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66614.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
110 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
91 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
89 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 66614?
40.8
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
4.1%
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?
$71,377
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,123housing units
15,123
Total Housing Units
14,493
Occupied Units
630
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,100
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 66614
Topeka (66614)
31,354 residents
- 66604
Topeka (66604)
23,344 residents
- 66606 11,284
Topeka (66606)
11,284 residents
- 66618 9,402
Topeka (66618)
9,402 residents
- 66610 9,080
Topeka (66610)
9,080 residents
- 66402 2,955
Auburn (66402)
2,955 residents
- 66615 2,814
Topeka (66615)
2,814 residents
- 66539 2,806
Silver Lake (66539)
2,806 residents
- 66546 1,012
Wakarusa (66546)
1,012 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66614 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66614 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66610
Topeka (66610)
$132,821 median income
- 66618
Topeka (66618)
$109,884 median income
- 66615
Topeka (66615)
$107,656 median income
- 66402
Auburn (66402)
$88,427 median income
- 66539
Silver Lake (66539)
$87,554 median income
- 66546
Wakarusa (66546)
$86,607 median income
- 66614
Topeka (66614)
$71,377 median income
- 66604
Topeka (66604)
$60,874 median income
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
$57,169 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66614, 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 (31,354 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 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.
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