ZIP Code 66618
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Topeka · Shawnee County · Kansas
- Population
- 9,402
- Median income
- $109,884
- Median home value
- $254,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.1%
- Land area
- 186.9 sq mi
50/sq mi
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 42
Chicago
ZIP code 66618 in Topeka, Kansas has a population of 9,402. The median household income is $109,884, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $254,200, 9% below the US average. 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66618 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 186.9 square miles in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. The area is home to 9,402 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 66618 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66618 sits at $109,884 (53% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $46,986. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $254,200 (57% above the state average) with median rent at $984 per month, and 90.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66618 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, 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 66618 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 66618
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66618.
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Retail trade 15
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 66618?
42.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.8%
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?
$109,884
Median Household Income
+53% vs state
$46,986
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
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?
4,069
Total Housing Units
4,001
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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