66605 ZIP Code — Topeka, KS

Shawnee County, Kansas

ZIP code 66605 is located in Topeka, Kansas, within Shawnee County. It covers approximately 10.00 square miles and serves a population of 21,779 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66605

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $56,602. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 66605 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,779

population

10.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66605 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66605

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Topeka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66607 Topeka (2.1 mi) 66609 Topeka (2.3 mi) 66612 Topeka (3 mi) 66621 Topeka (3.2 mi) 66683 Topeka (3.3 mi) 66636 Topeka (3.3 mi) 66625 Topeka (3.3 mi) 66699 Topeka (3.3 mi) 66626 Topeka (3.3 mi) 66629 Topeka (3.3 mi) 66620 Topeka (3.3 mi) 66622 Topeka (3.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,779
Population density	2,178 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	10.00 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	39.0151
Longitude	-95.6347
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	46.2%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

21,779

Population

2,178

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$56,602

Median household income

$28,412

Per capita income

$150,200

Median home value

$873

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

6,358

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

683

Under 5

727

827

5–9

880

897

10–14

956

728

15–19

775

648

20–24

691

1,262

25–34

1,344

1,249

35–44

1,330

1,222

45–54

1,302

725

55–59

772

756

60–64

805

949

65–74

1,011

409

75–84

436

191

85+

204

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,910	27.1%
18 and over	15,869	72.9%
65 and over	3,200	14.7%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58%

Black or African American 13.6%

Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

Other race 7.9%

Two or more races 7.3%

Asian 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	14,335	58%
Black or African American	3,357	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2,947	11.9%
Other race	1,951	7.9%
Two or more races	1,799	7.3%
Asian	127	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	112	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	98	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$56,602

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,200
Median rent / month	$873
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	29.0%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.4%
Electricity	17.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,939	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	700	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,177	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	2,511	30.2%
Households with children under 18	2,965	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,345	28.2%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	22.4%
Married	51.4%	49.0%
Separated	1.0%	2.3%
Widowed	3.2%	9.0%
Divorced	11.4%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	136	2.7%
Kindergarten	432	8.5%
Elementary school	2,585	51.0%
High school	1,263	24.9%
College / grad school	648	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Public administration 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Retail trade 8.5%

Professional & management 7.8%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Construction 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Other services 2.2%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	22.8%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 32.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,303	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,369	93.5%
Spanish	1,239	6.1%
Other Indo-European	1,176	5.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	63	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,181	92.7%
Born in same state	19,821	91.0%
Born in different state	14,365	66.0%
Foreign born	360	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,598	7.3%
Not a US citizen	410	25.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,267	10.4%
Italian	1,889	8.7%
Arab	932	4.3%
Dutch	251	1.2%
Polish	88	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	71	0.3%
German	44	0.2%
Irish	21	0.1%
Norwegian	19	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66605

What city is ZIP code 66605 in?

ZIP code 66605 is primarily assigned to Topeka, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66605 in?

ZIP code 66605 falls within Shawnee County, Kansas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66605?

The median home value in ZIP code 66605 is $150,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 66605?

ZIP code 66605 has an estimated population of 21,779 residents, with a density of 2,177 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 66605?

The median household income in ZIP code 66605 is $56,602, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 66605 in?

ZIP code 66605 observes the CST timezone.