| ZIP Code | 66618 |
|---|---|
| City | Topeka |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Shawnee County |
| Area Code | 785 |
| Elevation | 948 ft |
| Latitude | 39.139508 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.748267 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20177 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 1,737 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 806 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 874 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 818 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,588 (37.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,687 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,800 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $966/mo ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,974 |
| Vacant Units | 62 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,974 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 62 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 66618 is located in Topeka, Kansas, within Shawnee County. With a population of 10,113, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 66618 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,687 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 66618 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $241,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $966 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 66618 is primarily White (91.87%). Residents are well-educated — 49.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 66618 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 66618 in Topeka, KS is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,113 residents, a median household income of $106,687, and a median home value of $241,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.