Topeka ZIP Codes — Shawnee County, KS

There are 31 unique ZIP codes in Topeka, Kansas. Area code: 785.

ZIP codes

295.76

sq mi land

8.33

sq mi water

785

area code

Topeka, KS ZIP code map

About Topeka, KS

Topeka, Kansas, serves as the state capital and is a vibrant city located in the heart of the Midwest. This city is known for its rich history and diverse culture, marked by various museums, parks, and historical sites. As the county seat of Shawnee County, Topeka plays a vital role in the state’s political and economic landscape.

Location & geography

Topeka is situated in northeastern Kansas and is part of Shawnee County. It is approximately 60 miles west of Kansas City and 70 miles northeast of Manhattan, making it a convenient location for regional access. The city covers a land area of 295.76 square miles, with an additional 8.33 square miles covered by water, providing a mix of urban and natural landscapes.

Community & economy

The character of Topeka is characterized by its strong sense of community, with a population that engages actively in local events and programs. The economy is diverse, with notable industries including government, healthcare, education, and retail, contributing significantly to daily life in the city. Residents enjoy a mix of suburban and city amenities, with parks, schools, and local businesses enhancing the quality of life.

Transportation

Topeka is served by several major highways, including Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 75, which facilitate easy travel to and from nearby cities. The nearest airport is the Topeka Regional Airport, providing general aviation services, while larger commercial flights are accessible through the Kansas City International Airport. Public transportation options also exist within the city to aid local mobility.

History

Topeka was founded in 1854 and quickly grew as a key location during the abolitionist movement, becoming a center for important historical events. The city developed primarily around industries such as agriculture, railroads, and manufacturing, which played significant roles in its economic progression. Notably, Topeka was the focal point of the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, which addressed racial segregation in public schools.

Did you know?

A surprising fact about Topeka is that it has a rich connection to the Brown v. Board of Education case, which was a pivotal moment in American civil rights history. Additionally, Topeka is home to several large festivals, including the annual Topeka Heritage Festival, celebrating its diverse cultural heritage.

ZIP codes for Topeka, KS (31)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
66601	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66603	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66604	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66605	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66606	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66607	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66608	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66609	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66610	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66611	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66612	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66614	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66615	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66616	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66617	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66618	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66619	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66620	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66621	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66622	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66624	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66625	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66626	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66629	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66630	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66636	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66647	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66667	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66675	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66683	Topeka	Shawnee	View map
66699	Topeka	Shawnee	View map

Demographics & statistics

164,096

Population

39.1

Median age

$63,885

Median household income

$35,115

Per capita income

$126,241

Median home value

$896

Median monthly rent

56.6%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

50,766

Housing units

30.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

4,904

Under 5

4,961

5,280

5–9

5,342

5,355

10–14

5,418

5,429

15–19

5,493

5,315

20–24

5,378

10,254

25–34

10,375

10,107

35–44

10,227

9,064

45–54

9,170

5,101

55–59

5,161

5,684

60–64

5,750

8,820

65–74

8,924

4,400

75–84

4,451

1,856

85+

1,877

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	37,987	21.9%
18 and over	126,109	78.1%
65 and over	30,328	16.4%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.1%

Black or African American 8%

Two or more races 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Other race 4.3%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	125,715	71.1%
Black or African American	14,168	8%
Two or more races	12,921	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	12,707	7.2%
Other race	7,531	4.3%
Asian	2,579	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,041	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	141	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$63,885

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,241
Median rent / month	$896
Owner occupied	56.6%
Renter occupied	37.6%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	61.8%
Large apartment buildings	7.8%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.9%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	35.7%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.5%
Electricity	21.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	29,296	39.0%
Cohabiting couple	4,400	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	13,831	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	20,981	27.5%
Households with children under 18	19,362	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	21,720	27.8%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	33.9%
Married	43.1%	41.0%
Separated	1.5%	1.2%
Widowed	4.3%	8.3%
Divorced	10.8%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	30.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2,059	4.6%
Kindergarten	2,163	6.1%
Elementary school	16,579	40.3%
High school	8,281	24.0%
College / grad school	7,702	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Professional & management 8.0%

Construction 7.1%

Public administration 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	1.7%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10,239	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	33.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	154,231	94.2%
Spanish	4,933	3.4%
Other Indo-European	4,000	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	327	0.1%
Other languages	581	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	156,769	95.0%
Born in same state	154,871	94.0%
Born in different state	114,227	67.4%
Foreign born	1,898	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	7,327	5.0%
Not a US citizen	2,781	41.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30,800	18.8%
Italian	16,484	10%
Arab	7,336	4.5%
English	1,848	1.1%
Polish	1,374	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	653	0.4%
German	266	0.2%
Irish	197	0.1%
Norwegian	162	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Topeka, KS have?

Topeka, KS has 27 ZIP codes: 66603, 66604, 66605, 66606, 66607, 66608, 66609, 66610, 66611, 66612, 66614, 66615, 66616, 66617, 66618, 66619, 66620, 66621, 66622, 66624, 66625, 66626, 66629, 66630, 66636, 66683, and 66699. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.