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Topeka, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66615

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

2,814
24/sq mi
$107,656
Median income
$290,700
Median home value
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Topeka pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66615 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66615 covers 117.3 square miles in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,814 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66615 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,656 (50% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $54,939. Poverty here runs at 4.4%, with unemployment measured at 1.5%. The typical home here is valued at $290,700 (80% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,310 monthly, and 70.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Shawnee County, letting you compare 66615 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 66615

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66615.

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 66615, 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

2,814

Population

117.3

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66615?

47.5

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$107,656

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$54,939

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66615 ranks nationally

Topeka, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,656 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.6%

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

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 66615 vs 66614 →

ZIP 66615 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 66615 ranks #5 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 66615 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 66615 ranks #3 of 8 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
66614 Topeka, KS 31,354 3.9 mi
66539 Silver Lake, KS 2,806 6.8 mi
66610 Topeka, KS 9,080 6.4 mi
66507 Maple Hill, KS 1,247 7.7 mi
66533 Rossville, KS 1,832 7.8 mi
66402 Auburn, KS 2,955 9.8 mi
66618 Topeka, KS 9,402 10.0 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 66615 in? ▼
ZIP code 66615 (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 66615? ▼
ZIP code 66615 in Topeka, KS has a population of 2,814 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66615? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66615 is $107,656, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66615? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66615 is $290,700, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66615? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66615 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66615? ▼
ZIP code 66615 has 139 business establishments employing approximately 2,122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66615? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66615 are: Health care and social assistance (22), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66615? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66615 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 66615? ▼
In ZIP code 66615, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.6% 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 66615? ▼
In ZIP code 66615, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66615? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66615 is 4.4% 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.