66608 ZIP Code — Topeka, KS

Shawnee County, Kansas

ZIP code 66608 is located in Topeka, Kansas, within Shawnee County. It covers approximately 4.35 square miles and serves a population of 4,964 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66608

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $65,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $46,563. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 66608 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,964

population

4.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66608 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66608

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66608. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Topeka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66603 Topeka (1.4 mi) 66683 Topeka (1.8 mi) 66621 Topeka (1.8 mi) 66625 Topeka (1.9 mi) 66629 Topeka (1.9 mi) 66699 Topeka (1.9 mi) 66636 Topeka (1.9 mi) 66620 Topeka (1.9 mi) 66626 Topeka (1.9 mi) 66622 Topeka (1.9 mi) 66606 Topeka (2.3 mi) 66612 Topeka (2.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,964
Population density	1,141 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	4.35 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	39.0759
Longitude	-95.6793
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	55.8%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,964

Population

1,141

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$46,563

Median household income

$24,986

Per capita income

$65,500

Median home value

$888

Median monthly rent

59.8%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

16.4%

Unemployment

1,616

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

105

5–9

10–14

248

15–19

197

177

20–24

142

415

25–34

331

428

35–44

341

329

45–54

262

237

55–59

189

199

60–64

159

215

65–74

171

75–84

137

85+

110

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	676	13.6%
18 and over	4,288	86.4%
65 and over	787	15.9%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.1%

Black or African American 10.8%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	3,976	78.1%
Black or African American	551	10.8%
Two or more races	283	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	127	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	61	1.2%
Asian	53	1%
Other race	40	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 16.0%

$35k–$50k 19.9%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	16.0%
$35k–$50k	19.9%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$46,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.4%

$50k–$100k 41.6%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,500
Median rent / month	$888
Owner occupied	59.8%
Renter occupied	40.2%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	54.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	12.6%
1939 or earlier	31.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.7%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	17.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.1%
Electricity	18.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	735	35.3%
Cohabiting couple	96	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	667	32.0%
Female householder, no spouse	586	28.1%
Households with children under 18	388	18.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	628	30.1%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.5%	27.2%
Married	33.6%	47.9%
Separated	1.6%	2.3%
Widowed	2.3%	6.9%
Divorced	22.0%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	5.2%
Kindergarten	63	8.9%
Elementary school	260	36.8%
High school	191	27.1%
College / grad school	155	22.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.6%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Retail trade 11.2%

Professional & management 10.7%

Public administration 10.3%

Other services 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Construction 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	29.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	3.5%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 4.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	440	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	16.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,779	96.3%
Spanish	99	2.1%
Other Indo-European	55	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	28	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,889	98.5%
Born in same state	4,787	96.4%
Born in different state	3,502	70.5%
Foreign born	102	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	75	1.5%
Not a US citizen	28	37.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	872	17.6%
Arab	390	7.9%
Italian	359	7.2%
English	34	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	0.3%
Norwegian	7	0.1%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66608

What city is ZIP code 66608 in?

ZIP code 66608 is primarily assigned to Topeka, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66608 in?

ZIP code 66608 falls within Shawnee County, Kansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66608?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66608?

20% of residents in ZIP code 66608 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66608?

The median home value in ZIP code 66608 is $65,500.

Does ZIP code 66608 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 66608 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 66608 in?

ZIP code 66608 observes the CST timezone.