66546 ZIP Code — Wakarusa, KS

Shawnee County, Kansas

ZIP code 66546 is located in Wakarusa, Kansas, within Shawnee County. It covers approximately 38.29 square miles and serves a population of 1,113 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66546

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($80,119) 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. 44% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66546 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,113

population

38.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66546 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66546

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66546. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wakarusa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66619 Topeka (2.7 mi) 66624 Topeka (2.8 mi) 66630 Topeka (3.3 mi) 66414 Carbondale (6.2 mi) 66609 Topeka (6.7 mi) 66402 Auburn (7 mi) 66610 Topeka (7 mi) 66611 Topeka (7.7 mi) 66537 Scranton (8.6 mi) 66605 Topeka (9 mi) 66604 Topeka (9.3 mi) 66614 Topeka (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,113
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	38.29 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	38.9057
Longitude	-95.7243
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	22.6%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,113

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

$80,119

Median household income

$48,970

Per capita income

$220,300

Median home value

$967

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

447

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	259	23.3%
18 and over	854	76.7%
65 and over	246	22.1%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.8%

Two or more races 7.3%

Black or African American 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	955	81.8%
Two or more races	85	7.3%
Black or African American	67	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	54	4.6%
Asian	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.6%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	33.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 21.5%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	21.5%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$80,119

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 51.0%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$220,300
Median rent / month	$967
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	92.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	7.7%
2 vehicles	64.0%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	75.3%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	326	68.2%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	92	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	51	10.7%
Households with children under 18	147	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	39.5%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.8%	5.3%
Married	64.5%	71.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.4%	4.6%
Divorced	14.3%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	13.4%
Kindergarten	9	3.6%
Elementary school	121	47.8%
High school	60	23.7%
College / grad school	29	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Manufacturing 19.9%

Construction 14.3%

Public administration 12.0%

Retail trade 8.4%

Professional & management 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Other services 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	74.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	15.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.8%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	12.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,051	94.4%
Spanish	12	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	12	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,101	98.9%
Born in same state	1,101	98.9%
Born in different state	853	76.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.1%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	207	18.6%
Italian	179	16.1%
Arab	41	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	0.4%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66546

What city is ZIP code 66546 in?

ZIP code 66546 is primarily assigned to Wakarusa, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66546 in?

ZIP code 66546 falls within Shawnee County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66546 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 66546 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66546 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 66546 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 66546?

ZIP code 66546 has an estimated population of 1,113 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66546?

The median home value in ZIP code 66546 is $220,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 66546 in?

ZIP code 66546 observes the CST timezone.