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Topeka, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66617

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

8,688
80/sq mi
$86,761
Median income
$232,900
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
80
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66617 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66617 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, home to 8,688 residents across 108.6 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66617 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,761 (21% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $38,516. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. Median home value sits at $232,900 (44% above the state average), median rent at $1,154 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 66617 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Shawnee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 66617

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66617.

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 66617, 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

8,688

Population

108.6

Area (sq mi)

80

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66617?

41.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$86,761

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$38,516

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66617 ranks nationally

Topeka, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,761 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,591

Total Housing Units

3,443

Occupied Units

148

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$232,900

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$1,154

Median Rent

1981

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66617 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 165
2021 +13.1% 187
2022 +11.6% 209
2023 +9.5% 229
2024 +7.9% 247

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 105 business establishments in ZIP 66617, employing approximately 950 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,121,000.

105

Businesses

950

Employees

$36.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 28.6%
Other services (except public administration) 19 18.1%
Retail trade 10 9.5%
Finance and insurance 9 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 66617 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 66617 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 66617 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 66617 ranks #2 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
66616 Topeka, KS 5,874 4.9 mi
66608 Topeka, KS 5,991 4.6 mi
66607 Topeka, KS 10,498 6.7 mi
66618 Topeka, KS 9,402 6.6 mi
66429 Grantville, KS 579 5.5 mi
66603 Topeka, KS 2,001 6.3 mi
66605 Topeka, KS 19,919 8.8 mi
66512 Meriden, KS 3,361 5.8 mi
66612 Topeka, KS 2,477 7.4 mi
66606 Topeka, KS 11,284 7.4 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 66617 in? ▼
ZIP code 66617 (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 66617? ▼
ZIP code 66617 in Topeka, KS has a population of 8,688 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66617? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66617 is $86,761, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66617? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66617 is $232,900, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66617? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66617 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66617? ▼
ZIP code 66617 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 950 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66617? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66617 are: Construction (30), Other services (except public administration) (19), Retail trade (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66617? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66617 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 66617? ▼
In ZIP code 66617, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 66617? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66617 is 19.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66617? ▼
In ZIP code 66617, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66617? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66617 is 8.2% 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.