66609 ZIP Code — Topeka, KS
Shawnee County, Kansas
ZIP code 66609 is located in Topeka, Kansas, within Shawnee County. It covers approximately 12.54 square miles and serves a population of 6,878 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.
About ZIP code 66609
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $62,838. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,878
population
12.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66609 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66609
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66609. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Topeka | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
66605 Topeka (2.3 mi)
66611 Topeka (3.2 mi)
66630 Topeka (3.4 mi)
66624 Topeka (4 mi)
66612 Topeka (4.2 mi)
66607 Topeka (4.4 mi)
66619 Topeka (4.5 mi)
66629 Topeka (4.6 mi)
66622 Topeka (4.6 mi)
66620 Topeka (4.6 mi)
66699 Topeka (4.6 mi)
66625 Topeka (4.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,878 |
| Population density | 548 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 177 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.54 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.66 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9847 |
| Longitude | -95.6512 |
| 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 | 44.6% | 42.8% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 33.8% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.1% | 19.4% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
6,878
Population
548
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$62,838
Median household income
$36,833
Per capita income
$110,500
Median home value
$918
Median monthly rent
72.2%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
2,512
Housing units
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
227
Under 5
257
175
5–9
198
271
10–14
306
235
15–19
266
216
20–24
245
323
25–34
366
392
35–44
444
382
45–54
432
173
55–59
196
255
60–64
288
333
65–74
377
208
75–84
235
37
85+
41
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,886 | 27.4% |
| 18 and over | 4,992 | 72.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,231 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.2%
Black or African American
11.3%
Hispanic or Latino
10.1%
Other race
6.7%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,989 | 65.2% |
| Black or African American | 864 | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 769 | 10.1% |
| Other race | 512 | 6.7% |
| Two or more races | 505 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.6% | 42.8% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 33.8% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.1% | 19.4% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
12.1%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
18.0%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $62,838 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
39.1%
$50k–$100k
9.8%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
20.1%
$200k–$300k
15.6%
$300k–$500k
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,500 |
| Median rent / month | $918 |
| Owner occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter occupied | 27.8% |
| Vacant | 12.6% |
| Single-family detached | 47.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.0% |
| Mobile homes | 28.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.5% |
| Electricity | 22.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,153 | 39.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 191 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 592 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 966 | 33.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 878 | 30.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 916 | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.8% | 24.0% |
| Married | 51.1% | 39.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 24.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
32.4%
Some college, no degree
31.1%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 100 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 66 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 751 | 44.3% |
| High school | 555 | 32.7% |
| College / grad school | 223 | 13.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Transportation & utilities
10.6%
Public administration
10.0%
Retail trade
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Construction
6.9%
Professional & management
6.3%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Other services
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Information
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 17.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.4% |
| Government | 21.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
Poverty
All people
6.7%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
23.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.4% |
| Retirement income | 30.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 66.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 417 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.1% |
| Public insurance | 31.6% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,394 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 262 | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 262 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,620 | 96.2% |
| Born in same state | 6,599 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 5,085 | 73.9% |
| Foreign born | 21 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 258 | 3.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 190 | 73.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 901 | 13.1% |
| Italian | 507 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 316 | 4.6% |
| English | 134 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 35 | 0.5% |
| German | 22 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66609
What city is ZIP code 66609 in?
ZIP code 66609 is primarily assigned to Topeka, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66609 in?
ZIP code 66609 falls within Shawnee County, Kansas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66609?
The median home value in ZIP code 66609 is $110,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 66609?
ZIP code 66609 has an estimated population of 6,878 residents, with a density of 548 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 66609?
The median household income in ZIP code 66609 is $62,838, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 66609 in?
ZIP code 66609 observes the CST timezone.