Topeka, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66616
Shawnee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,874
- 377/sq mi High-density area
- $51,893
- Median income Below-median income area
- $82,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Topeka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 377
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66616 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 66616 (Topeka, KS) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.6 in 2023 to 187.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66616 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, home to 5,874 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 377 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66616 reports a modest median household income of $51,893 (28% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,739. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $82,900 (49% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $1,078; owner occupancy is 69.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawnee County, so 66616 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 66616
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66616.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 66616, 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
5,874
Population
15.6
Area (sq mi)
377
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66616?
37.1
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
2.8%
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?
$51,893
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$26,739
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66616 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)
$51,893 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
2,729housing units
2,729
Total Housing Units
2,558
Occupied Units
171
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$82,900
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,078
Median Rent
1943
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66616 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6.7% | 116 |
| 2021 | +22.1% | 142 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 161 |
| 2023 | +13.0% | 182 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 188 |
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 43 business establishments in ZIP 66616, employing approximately 402 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,473,000.
43
Businesses
402
Employees
$18.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 18.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 16.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 16.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.0% |
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 66616 vs 66607 →
ZIP 66616 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66605
Topeka (66605)
19,919 residents
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
11,284 residents
- 66607
Topeka (66607)
10,498 residents
- 66611
Topeka (66611)
9,832 residents
- 66617
Topeka (66617)
8,688 residents
- 66608 5,991
Topeka (66608)
5,991 residents
- 66616 5,874
Topeka (66616)
5,874 residents
- 66612 2,477
Topeka (66612)
2,477 residents
- 66603 2,001
Topeka (66603)
2,001 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66616 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66616 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66617
Topeka (66617)
$86,761 median income
- 66429
Grantville (66429)
$68,780 median income
- 66605
Topeka (66605)
$59,106 median income
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
$57,169 median income
- 66611
Topeka (66611)
$55,837 median income
- 66616
Topeka (66616)
$51,893 median income
- 66608
Topeka (66608)
$49,126 median income
- 66603
Topeka (66603)
$44,688 median income
- 66607 $29,797
Topeka (66607)
$29,797 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66616 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66607 | Topeka, KS | 10,498 | 1.9 mi |
| 66608 | Topeka, KS | 5,991 | 2.4 mi |
| 66603 | Topeka, KS | 2,001 | 2.9 mi |
| 66605 | Topeka, KS | 19,919 | 4.0 mi |
| 66617 | Topeka, KS | 8,688 | 4.9 mi |
| 66612 | Topeka, KS | 2,477 | 3.6 mi |
| 66606 | Topeka, KS | 11,284 | 5.3 mi |
| 66621 | Topeka, KS | 643 | 4.9 mi |
| 66429 | Grantville, KS | 579 | 5.0 mi |
| 66611 | Topeka, KS | 9,832 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66616, 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 (5,874 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 66616 in?
ZIP code 66616 (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 66616?
ZIP code 66616 in Topeka, KS has a population of 5,874 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66616?
The median household income in ZIP 66616 is $51,893, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66616?
The median home value in ZIP 66616 is $82,900, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66616 is White at 58.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66616?
ZIP code 66616 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 402 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66616?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66616 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (7), Retail trade (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66616?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66616 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 66616?
In ZIP code 66616, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 66616?
In ZIP code 66616, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66616 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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