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Topeka, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66618

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

9,402
50/sq mi
$109,884
Median income
$254,200
Median home value
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66618 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66618 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, home to 9,402 residents across 186.9 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66618 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,884 (53% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $46,986. Poverty here runs at 5.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. Median home value sits at $254,200 (57% above the state average), median rent at $984 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Shawnee County, letting you compare 66618 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 66618

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66618.

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 66618, 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

9,402

Population

186.9

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66618?

42.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$109,884

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$46,986

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66618 ranks nationally

Topeka, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,884 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,069

Total Housing Units

4,001

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.9%
Renter 9.1%

$254,200

Median Home Value

+57% vs state

$984

Median Rent

1990

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

+10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66618 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 161
2021 +16.1% 187
2022 +13.5% 213
2023 -0.4% 212
2024 +10.7% 234

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 194 business establishments in ZIP 66618, employing approximately 6,152 people with a combined annual payroll of $418,838,000.

194

Businesses

6,152

Employees

$418.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 42 21.6%
Wholesale trade 18 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 18 9.3%
Retail trade 15 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 7.7%
Manufacturing 14 7.2%
Transportation and warehousing 13 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 11 5.7%
Finance and insurance 10 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.1%
Information 6 3.1%
Educational services 3 1.6%

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 66618 vs 66539 →

ZIP 66618 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 66618 ranks #4 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 66618 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 66618 ranks the highest 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
66539 Silver Lake, KS 2,806 5.4 mi
66606 Topeka, KS 11,284 5.8 mi
66604 Topeka, KS 23,344 7.3 mi
66617 Topeka, KS 8,688 6.6 mi
66622 Topeka, KS 76 8.2 mi
66608 Topeka, KS 5,991 6.2 mi
66621 Topeka, KS 643 8.0 mi
66603 Topeka, KS 2,001 7.0 mi
66612 Topeka, KS 2,477 7.9 mi
66611 Topeka, KS 9,832 9.2 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 66618 in? ▼
ZIP code 66618 (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 66618? ▼
ZIP code 66618 in Topeka, KS has a population of 9,402 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66618? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66618 is $109,884, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66618? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66618 is $254,200, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66618? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66618 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66618? ▼
ZIP code 66618 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 6,152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66618? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66618 are: Construction (42), Wholesale trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66618? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66618 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 66618? ▼
In ZIP code 66618, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.1% 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 66618? ▼
In ZIP code 66618, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66618? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66618 is 5.1% 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.