66542 ZIP Code — Tecumseh, KS

Shawnee County, Kansas

ZIP code 66542 is located in Tecumseh, Kansas, within Shawnee County. It covers approximately 32.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,972 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66542

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($105,806) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 66542 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,972

population

32.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66542 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66542

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tecumseh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66605 Topeka (4.2 mi) 66607 Topeka (4.5 mi) 66616 Topeka (5.2 mi) 66609 Topeka (5.4 mi) 66429 Grantville (5.5 mi) 66409 Berryton (6.4 mi) 66621 Topeka (6.8 mi) 66683 Topeka (6.8 mi) 66612 Topeka (6.8 mi) 66603 Topeka (6.9 mi) 66620 Topeka (6.9 mi) 66699 Topeka (6.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,972
Population density	92 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	32.46 sq mi
Water area	0.95 sq mi
Latitude	39.0130
Longitude	-95.5570
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	785

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.9%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	11.5%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,972

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$105,806

Median household income

$52,538

Per capita income

$190,100

Median home value

$954

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

1.0%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,068

Housing units

41.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

131

5–9

121

102

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

218

35–44

200

282

45–54

258

103

55–59

156

60–64

143

177

65–74

163

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	654	22.0%
18 and over	2,318	78.0%
65 and over	585	19.7%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Black or African American 1.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,797	90.9%
Two or more races	131	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	105	3.4%
Black or African American	38	1.2%
Other race	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.9%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	11.5%	4.0%	5.7%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 33.5%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 13.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	33.5%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	13.7%
Median income	$105,806

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 28.9%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,100
Median rent / month	$954
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	2.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	10.9%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	35.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.6%
2 vehicles	53.3%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.5%
Electricity	24.3%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%
Fuel oil	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	890	77.7%
Cohabiting couple	50	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	102	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	103	9.0%
Households with children under 18	303	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	411	35.9%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.9%	6.8%
Married	73.7%	75.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	0.0%	8.9%
Divorced	12.4%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 27.9%

Graduate / professional 13.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	41.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	7.7%
Kindergarten	43	5.7%
Elementary school	373	49.2%
High school	162	21.4%
College / grad school	122	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 28.6%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Construction 4.8%

Retail trade 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Professional & management 4.3%

Other services 3.2%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.8%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.5%
Government	37.2%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	18.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 1.0%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 0.8%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	37.8%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	76.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	307	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	55.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.2%
Public insurance	24.5%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,844	95.7%
Spanish	40	1.4%
Other Indo-European	21	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,964	99.7%
Born in same state	2,940	98.9%
Born in different state	2,316	77.9%
Foreign born	24	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	515	17.3%
Italian	280	9.4%
Arab	235	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	105	3.5%
Dutch	104	3.5%
Polish	63	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	99.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66542

What city is ZIP code 66542 in?

ZIP code 66542 is primarily assigned to Tecumseh, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66542 in?

ZIP code 66542 falls within Shawnee County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66542 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 66542 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66542 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 66542 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 66542 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 66542 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 66542?

The median household income in ZIP code 66542 is $105,806, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 66542 in?

ZIP code 66542 observes the CST timezone.