66616 ZIP Code — Topeka, KS

Shawnee County, Kansas

ZIP code 66616 is located in Topeka, Kansas, within Shawnee County. It covers approximately 6.12 square miles and serves a population of 5,463 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66616

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $48,140.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

5,463

population

6.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66616 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66616

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66616. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Topeka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66607 Topeka (1.8 mi) 66603 Topeka (3.1 mi) 66621 Topeka (3.2 mi) 66683 Topeka (3.2 mi) 66608 Topeka (3.2 mi) 66699 Topeka (3.5 mi) 66622 Topeka (3.5 mi) 66625 Topeka (3.5 mi) 66636 Topeka (3.5 mi) 66626 Topeka (3.5 mi) 66629 Topeka (3.5 mi) 66620 Topeka (3.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,463
Population density	893 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	6.12 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	39.0700
Longitude	-95.6192
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	60.2%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,463

Population

893

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$48,140

Median household income

$29,087

Per capita income

$79,900

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

66.9%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

1,923

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

156

Under 5

163

180

5–9

188

132

10–14

138

239

15–19

251

197

20–24

207

341

25–34

358

295

35–44

310

263

45–54

276

198

55–59

207

227

60–64

238

246

65–74

258

75–84

113

85+

118

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,108	20.3%
18 and over	4,355	79.7%
65 and over	899	16.5%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.9%

Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

Two or more races 9.8%

Black or African American 9%

Other race 8.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,686	58.9%
Hispanic or Latino	800	12.8%
Two or more races	612	9.8%
Black or African American	562	9%
Other race	518	8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	78	1.2%
Asian	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 17.1%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	17.1%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$48,140

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%

$50k–$100k 57.5%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,900
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	66.9%
Renter occupied	33.1%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	95.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	1.4%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	20.8%
1940–1949	11.8%
1939 or earlier	47.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	48.6%
3 bedrooms	35.8%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.4%
1 vehicle	38.9%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	12.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	88.3%
Electricity	7.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	699	28.5%
Cohabiting couple	175	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	537	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,039	42.4%
Households with children under 18	653	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	699	28.5%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	35.4%
Married	36.5%	37.0%
Separated	2.2%	1.6%
Widowed	11.4%	10.4%
Divorced	16.0%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	5.7%
Kindergarten	52	4.5%
Elementary school	561	48.6%
High school	204	17.7%
College / grad school	271	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Construction 11.1%

Retail trade 10.2%

Professional & management 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Public administration 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Other services 2.8%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	26.6%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.2

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 11.6%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 25.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.5%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	218	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	45.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	20.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,144	94.2%
Spanish	237	4.6%
Other Indo-European	230	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,257	96.2%
Born in same state	5,192	95.0%
Born in different state	4,147	75.9%
Foreign born	65	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	206	3.8%
Not a US citizen	55	26.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	678	12.4%
Arab	420	7.7%
Italian	345	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	0.6%
German	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66616

What city is ZIP code 66616 in?

ZIP code 66616 is primarily assigned to Topeka, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66616 in?

ZIP code 66616 falls within Shawnee County, Kansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66616?

15% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 66616?

The median home value in ZIP code 66616 is $79,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 66616?

ZIP code 66616 has an estimated population of 5,463 residents, with a density of 893 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 66616?

The median household income in ZIP code 66616 is $48,140, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 66616 in?

ZIP code 66616 observes the CST timezone.