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 Moderate-density area
- $107,656
- Median income Above-median income area
- $290,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 47.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66615 (Topeka, KS) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 188.5 in 2023 to 194.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,939. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 1.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $290,700 (80% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 70.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,310.
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 -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawnee County, so 66615 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 66615
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$54,939
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66615 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Topeka, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$107,656 Top 6% higher than 94% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas 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
1,525housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 66614
Topeka (66614)
31,354 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
- 66533 1,832
Rossville (66533)
1,832 residents
- 66507 1,247
Maple Hill (66507)
1,247 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66615 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66615 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
- 66507
Maple Hill (66507)
$96,786 median income
- 66402
Auburn (66402)
$88,427 median income
- 66539
Silver Lake (66539)
$87,554 median income
- 66614
Topeka (66614)
$71,377 median income
- 66533
Rossville (66533)
$62,237 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66615, 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 (2,814 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 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.
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