66617 ZIP Code — Topeka, KS

Shawnee County, Kansas

ZIP code 66617 is located in Topeka, Kansas, within Shawnee County. It covers approximately 43.32 square miles and serves a population of 8,876 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66617

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $194,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,824. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% 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 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66617 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,876

population

43.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Topeka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66616 Topeka (4.6 mi) 66429 Grantville (5.2 mi) 66512 Meriden (5.6 mi) 66608 Topeka (5.7 mi) 66607 Topeka (6.3 mi) 66603 Topeka (6.6 mi) 66683 Topeka (6.9 mi) 66621 Topeka (6.9 mi) 66625 Topeka (7.1 mi) 66622 Topeka (7.1 mi) 66626 Topeka (7.1 mi) 66620 Topeka (7.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,876
Population density	205 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	43.32 sq mi
Water area	1.29 sq mi
Latitude	39.1353
Longitude	-95.6056
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	28.4%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	31.2%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

8,876

Population

205

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$81,824

Median household income

$35,717

Per capita income

$194,700

Median home value

$1,108

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

2,892

Housing units

30.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

353

Under 5

343

286

5–9

277

325

10–14

315

327

15–19

317

152

20–24

147

512

25–34

496

503

35–44

487

602

45–54

584

329

55–59

319

342

60–64

332

517

65–74

501

206

75–84

199

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,271	25.6%
18 and over	6,605	74.4%
65 and over	1,528	17.2%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.5%

Two or more races 7.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Asian 2.2%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,699	84.5%
Two or more races	683	7.5%
Hispanic or Latino	232	2.5%
Asian	204	2.2%
Black or African American	155	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	120	1.3%
Other race	15	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.4%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	31.2%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$81,824

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 35.4%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,700
Median rent / month	$1,108
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	4.0%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	16.7%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	56.3%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	14.1%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.0%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,190	67.3%
Cohabiting couple	181	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	318	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	567	17.4%
Households with children under 18	1,139	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,075	33.0%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	19.0%
Married	64.1%	62.9%
Separated	0.3%	0.5%
Widowed	2.8%	6.6%
Divorced	5.4%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.2%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	30.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	180	8.5%
Kindergarten	97	4.6%
Elementary school	1,060	49.8%
High school	476	22.3%
College / grad school	317	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Retail trade 9.9%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Public administration 8.0%

Construction 7.8%

Professional & management 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Other services 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 12.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	73.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	514	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	24.6%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,180	92.2%
Spanish	19	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	19	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,782	98.9%
Born in same state	8,631	97.2%
Born in different state	6,774	76.3%
Foreign born	151	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	94	1.1%
Not a US citizen	63	67.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,533	17.3%
Italian	888	10%
Arab	667	7.5%
Polish	146	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	79	0.9%
Irish	47	0.5%
German	14	0.2%
Dutch	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66617

What city is ZIP code 66617 in?

ZIP code 66617 is primarily assigned to Topeka, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66617 in?

ZIP code 66617 falls within Shawnee County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66617 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 66617 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66617 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 66617 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66617?

The median home value in ZIP code 66617 is $194,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 66617?

ZIP code 66617 has an estimated population of 8,876 residents, with a density of 205 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 66617 in?

ZIP code 66617 observes the CST timezone.