| ZIP Code | 66612 |
|---|---|
| City | Topeka |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Shawnee County |
| Area Code | 785 |
| Elevation | 931 ft |
| Latitude | 39.040224 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.680334 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20177 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.51 |
| Below Poverty | 26.5% ▲ 165% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.3% ▲ 111% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 504 (37.2%) |
| Some College | 202 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 204 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 198 (14.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 248 (18.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $26,338 ▼ 65% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $706/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,541 |
| Vacant Units | 229 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,541 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 229 |
| Owner Occupied | 17.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 82.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.51 |
ZIP code 66612 is located in Topeka, Kansas, within Shawnee County. With a population of 1,994, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.7 years. Economically, 66612 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $26,338 is well below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $706 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 82.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 66612 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 39.3%. Residents are moderately educated — 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.5%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 66612 stands at 10.3%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 66612 in Topeka, KS is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, and a mature community.