66606 ZIP Code — Topeka, KS
Shawnee County, Kansas
ZIP code 66606 is located in Topeka, Kansas, within Shawnee County. It covers approximately 5.76 square miles and serves a population of 9,656 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.
About ZIP code 66606
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
The gap between median ($50,805) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,656
population
5.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66606 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66606
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Topeka | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
66604 Topeka (1.8 mi)
66608 Topeka (2.3 mi)
66629 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66636 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66626 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66622 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66699 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66625 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66620 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66603 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66683 Topeka (2.6 mi)
66621 Topeka (2.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,656 |
| Population density | 1,676 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 177 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.50 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0649 |
| Longitude | -95.7191 |
| 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 | 49.7% | 42.8% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 33.8% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.7% | 19.4% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
9,656
Population
1,676
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$50,805
Median household income
$39,094
Per capita income
$105,000
Median home value
$925
Median monthly rent
53.8%
Home ownership
17.7%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
3,213
Housing units
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
235
Under 5
260
154
5–9
171
235
10–14
261
319
15–19
353
433
20–24
479
642
25–34
710
601
35–44
666
673
45–54
745
249
55–59
275
278
60–64
307
417
65–74
461
241
75–84
266
107
85+
118
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,661 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 7,995 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,610 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.7%
Black or African American
4.9%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,461 | 85.7% |
| Black or African American | 487 | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 482 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 222 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 139 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 73 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.7% | 42.8% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 33.8% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.7% | 19.4% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
6.6%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
20.9%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 20.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $50,805 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.1%
$50k–$100k
39.6%
$100k–$150k
25.1%
$150k–$200k
12.7%
$200k–$300k
9.6%
$300k–$500k
4.3%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,000 |
| Median rent / month | $925 |
| Owner occupied | 53.8% |
| Renter occupied | 46.2% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
| Single-family detached | 68.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 36.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 13.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% |
| 3 or more | 11.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.9% |
| Electricity | 27.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,477 | 31.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 266 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,424 | 30.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,576 | 33.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,103 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,150 | 24.2% |
| Average household size | 1.96 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.8% | 37.5% |
| Married | 39.2% | 37.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
27.2%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 109 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 53 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 636 | 34.1% |
| High school | 457 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 609 | 32.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.9%
Public administration
11.9%
Retail trade
10.9%
Professional & management
8.9%
Construction
8.8%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Other services
4.0%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.5% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.9% |
| Government | 21.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 5.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.4 |
Poverty
All people
17.7%
Under 18 years
24.3%
18 and over
16.4%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
25.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| High blood pressure | 36.3% |
| High cholesterol | 37.5% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.3% |
| Visited dentist | 65.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 585 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 18.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.5% |
| Public insurance | 36.0% |
| No insurance | 9.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,161 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 113 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 112 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,355 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 9,172 | 95.0% |
| Born in different state | 6,905 | 71.5% |
| Foreign born | 183 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 301 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 34 | 11.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,479 | 25.7% |
| Italian | 1,050 | 10.9% |
| Arab | 370 | 3.8% |
| Polish | 95 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 71 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 67 | 0.7% |
| German | 25 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 49.1% |
| Internet access | 90.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66606
What city is ZIP code 66606 in?
ZIP code 66606 is primarily assigned to Topeka, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66606 in?
ZIP code 66606 falls within Shawnee County, Kansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66606?
18% of residents in ZIP code 66606 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66606?
The median home value in ZIP code 66606 is $105,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 66606?
ZIP code 66606 has an estimated population of 9,656 residents, with a density of 1,676 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 66606?
The median household income in ZIP code 66606 is $50,805, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 66606 in?
ZIP code 66606 observes the CST timezone.