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 Moderate-density area
- $86,761
- Median income Above-median income area
- $232,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66617 (Topeka, KS) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.8 in 2023 to 246.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,516. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $232,900 (44% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 79.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,154.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawnee County, so 66617 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 66617
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66617.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance 9
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 66617?
41.2
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
0.9%
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?
$86,761
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$38,516
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66617 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)
$86,761 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
3,591housing units
3,591
Total Housing Units
3,443
Occupied Units
148
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,900
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 66617 vs 66616 →
ZIP 66617 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
- 66618
Topeka (66618)
9,402 residents
- 66617
Topeka (66617)
8,688 residents
- 66608 5,991
Topeka (66608)
5,991 residents
- 66616 5,874
Topeka (66616)
5,874 residents
- 66512 3,361
Meriden (66512)
3,361 residents
- 66612 2,477
Topeka (66612)
2,477 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66617 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66617 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66618
Topeka (66618)
$109,884 median income
- 66617
Topeka (66617)
$86,761 median income
- 66512
Meriden (66512)
$79,008 median income
- 66429
Grantville (66429)
$68,780 median income
- 66605
Topeka (66605)
$59,106 median income
- 66606
Topeka (66606)
$57,169 median income
- 66616
Topeka (66616)
$51,893 median income
- 66608
Topeka (66608)
$49,126 median income
- 66603
Topeka (66603)
$44,688 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66617, 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 (8,688 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 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.
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