ZIP Code 66615
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Topeka · Shawnee County · Kansas
- Population
- 2,814
- Median income
- $107,656
- Median home value
- $290,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.6%
- Land area
- 117.3 sq mi
24/sq mi
▲ 41% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.5
Chicago
ZIP code 66615 in Topeka, Kansas has a population of 2,814. The median household income is $107,656, which is 41% above the national average. Median home value is $290,700, 5% above the US average. 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66615 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 117.3 square miles in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. The area is home to 2,814 residents, producing a population density of 24 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66615 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66615 sits at $107,656 (50% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $54,939. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $290,700 (80% above the state average) with median rent at $1,310 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66615 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shawnee County, so you can benchmark 66615 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 66615
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66615.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
14 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66615, Topeka, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,814
Population
117.3
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66615?
47.5
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
3.7%
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?
$107,656
Median Household Income
+50% vs state
$54,939
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,525
Total Housing Units
1,368
Occupied Units
157
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,700
Median Home Value
+80% vs state
$1,310
Median Rent
2002
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66615 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.0% | 139 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 156 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 175 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 189 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 195 |
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 139 business establishments in ZIP 66615, employing approximately 2,122 people with a combined annual payroll of $105,581,000.
139
Businesses
2,122
Employees
$105.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 15.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 14 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.6% |
| Information | 4 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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