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ZIP Code 66616

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Topeka · Shawnee County · Kansas

Population
5,874

377/sq mi

Median income
$51,893

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$82,900

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.6%

Median age 37.1

Land area
15.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 66616 in Topeka, Kansas has a population of 5,874. The median household income is $51,893, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $82,900, 70% below the US average. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66616 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.6 square miles in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. The area is home to 5,874 residents, producing a population density of 377 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 66616 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66616 sits at $51,893 (28% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $26,739. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $82,900 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $1,078 per month, and 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66616 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shawnee County, so you can benchmark 66616 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 66616

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66616.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,874

Population

15.6

Area (sq mi)

377

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66616?

37.1

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 58.2%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%

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

$26,739

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,729

Total Housing Units

2,558

Occupied Units

171

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$82,900

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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 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

More ZIP Codes in Shawnee County

66614 standard
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66604 standard
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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 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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Official Data Resources for Topeka, KS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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