PlainZIP

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
$51,893
Median income
$82,900
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $26,739. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $82,900 (49% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,078 monthly, and 69.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. 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 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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 66616 ranks nationally

Topeka, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,893 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 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 66616 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 66616 ranks #7 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 66616 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 66616 ranks #6 of 9 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
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
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.