66615 ZIP Code — Topeka, KS

Shawnee County, Kansas

ZIP code 66615 is located in Topeka, Kansas, within Shawnee County. It covers approximately 44.93 square miles and serves a population of 3,201 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66615

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($78,179) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 66615 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,201

population

44.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66615 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66615

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66615. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Topeka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66614 Topeka (3.1 mi) 66610 Topeka (6.3 mi) 66539 Silver Lake (6.4 mi) 66604 Topeka (6.6 mi) 66606 Topeka (7 mi) 66618 Topeka (7 mi) 66611 Topeka (8.7 mi) 66533 Rossville (8.7 mi) 66612 Topeka (9.2 mi) 66608 Topeka (9.2 mi) 66699 Topeka (9.2 mi) 66622 Topeka (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,201
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	44.93 sq mi
Water area	1.58 sq mi
Latitude	39.0571
Longitude	-95.8491
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	31.2%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	9.6%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,201

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$78,179

Median household income

$63,561

Per capita income

$268,700

Median home value

$1,159

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

1,106

Housing units

50.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

107

Under 5

115

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

145

25–34

155

139

35–44

150

200

45–54

214

55–59

129

60–64

138

275

65–74

295

100

75–84

107

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	700	21.9%
18 and over	2,501	78.1%
65 and over	886	27.7%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Two or more races 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,843	86.1%
Two or more races	233	7.1%
Hispanic or Latino	102	3.1%
Other race	48	1.5%
Black or African American	42	1.3%
Asian	32	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.2%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	9.6%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k+ 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	18.5%
$200k+	11.3%
Median income	$78,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

$150k–$200k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 24.4%

$500k–$1M 14.3%

$1M+ 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$268,700
Median rent / month	$1,159
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	62.5%
Large apartment buildings	14.5%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	44.0%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.1%
1 bedroom	13.4%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	30.0%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	11.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.0%
Electricity	19.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	737	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	55	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	312	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	349	24.0%
Households with children under 18	349	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	555	38.2%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	16.7%
Married	56.9%	52.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	2.1%	13.8%
Divorced	6.9%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 19.3%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 27.1%

Graduate / professional 23.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	50.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	9.0%
Kindergarten	32	5.4%
Elementary school	254	42.9%
High school	193	32.6%
College / grad school	60	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.5%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Professional & management 13.3%

Other services 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Construction 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.7%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.1%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.0

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 2.0%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 0.1%

Female-led households 6.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	17.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	76.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	302	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	18.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.0%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,979	93.1%
Spanish	29	1.0%
Other Indo-European	29	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,181	99.4%
Born in same state	3,181	99.4%
Born in different state	2,107	65.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	0.6%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	864	27%
Arab	361	11.3%
Italian	192	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	153	4.8%
Polish	81	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66615

What city is ZIP code 66615 in?

ZIP code 66615 is primarily assigned to Topeka, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66615 in?

ZIP code 66615 falls within Shawnee County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66615 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 66615 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66615?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 66615 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 66615 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 66615 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 66615 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 66615 in?

ZIP code 66615 observes the CST timezone.