66611 ZIP Code — Topeka, KS
Shawnee County, Kansas
ZIP code 66611 is located in Topeka, Kansas, within Shawnee County. It covers approximately 3.31 square miles and serves a population of 10,441 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.
About ZIP code 66611
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 45%.
Median household income is $51,741. 36% 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 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.
10,441
population
3.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66611 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66611
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66611. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Topeka | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
66612 Topeka (2 mi)
66604 Topeka (2.4 mi)
66699 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66629 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66625 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66622 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66620 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66636 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66626 Topeka (2.5 mi)
66621 Topeka (2.7 mi)
66683 Topeka (2.7 mi)
66603 Topeka (3.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,441 |
| Population density | 3,154 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 177 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0151 |
| Longitude | -95.6959 |
| 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 | 52.7% | 42.8% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 33.8% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 19.4% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
10,441
Population
3,154
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$51,741
Median household income
$32,446
Per capita income
$129,000
Median home value
$932
Median monthly rent
45.1%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
2,541
Housing units
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
345
Under 5
397
421
5–9
485
209
10–14
240
405
15–19
466
381
20–24
439
589
25–34
679
587
35–44
676
401
45–54
463
172
55–59
198
303
60–64
350
497
65–74
572
317
75–84
365
225
85+
259
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,657 | 25.4% |
| 18 and over | 7,784 | 74.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,235 | 21.4% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.5%
Black or African American
10.2%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Other race
3.6%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,710 | 70.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,117 | 10.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,082 | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 499 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 396 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.7% | 42.8% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 33.8% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 19.4% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
14.6%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $51,741 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.8%
$50k–$100k
31.0%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
20.8%
$300k–$500k
5.5%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,000 |
| Median rent / month | $932 |
| Owner occupied | 45.1% |
| Renter occupied | 54.9% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
| Single-family detached | 56.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 26.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% |
| 3 or more | 17.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.4% |
| Electricity | 27.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,545 | 33.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 434 | 9.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 928 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,648 | 36.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,117 | 24.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,603 | 35.2% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.3% | 34.0% |
| Married | 46.1% | 33.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 20.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
23.8%
Some college, no degree
28.4%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 103 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 181 | 7.8% |
| Elementary school | 646 | 27.7% |
| High school | 726 | 31.2% |
| College / grad school | 672 | 28.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Retail trade
17.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Public administration
8.0%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Other services
5.6%
Professional & management
5.3%
Construction
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.1% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.6% |
| Government | 21.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 10.0% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
16.1%
18 and over
14.4%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
15.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.2% |
| Retirement income | 33.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| High blood pressure | 36.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.3% |
| Visited dentist | 69.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 564 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.6% |
| 65 and over | 51.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.4% |
| Public insurance | 42.3% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,699 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 282 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 205 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 77 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,016 | 95.9% |
| Born in same state | 9,908 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 7,230 | 69.2% |
| Foreign born | 108 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 425 | 4.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 37 | 8.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,513 | 14.5% |
| French | 1,381 | 13.2% |
| Arab | 473 | 4.5% |
| English | 125 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 106 | 1% |
| Irish | 15 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.6% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66611
What city is ZIP code 66611 in?
ZIP code 66611 is primarily assigned to Topeka, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66611 in?
ZIP code 66611 falls within Shawnee County, Kansas.
Does ZIP code 66611 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 66611 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66611?
The median home value in ZIP code 66611 is $129,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 66611?
ZIP code 66611 has an estimated population of 10,441 residents, with a density of 3,158 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 66611?
The median household income in ZIP code 66611 is $51,741, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 66611 in?
ZIP code 66611 observes the CST timezone.