Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
| Below Poverty | 12.0% ▲ 20% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,295 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 32,380 (28.2%) |
| Some College | 17,476 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 16,022 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 10,055 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 37,728 (32.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,459 ▼ 9% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $164,172 ▼ 41% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $991/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 81,011 |
| Vacant Units | 6,356 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Shawnee County is located in Kansas and encompasses 38 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 178,712 residents. With a median age of 40.03, it is a middle-aged county.
Shawnee County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,458 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Shawnee County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $164,172 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $991. Homeownership rates are high at 67.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Shawnee County are primarily White (71.79%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Shawnee County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 38 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66402 | Auburn | 3,044 | $85,878 | $239,400 | $884 | 2.0% | 42.6% |
| 66409 | Berryton | 3,478 | $102,500 | $281,700 | — | 0.0% | 54.1% |
| 66533 | Rossville | 1,609 | $79,423 | $209,000 | $970 | 6.8% | 33.5% |
| 66539 | Silver Lake | 2,723 | $81,875 | $212,200 | $861 | 0.3% | 44.6% |
| 66542 | Tecumseh | 3,039 | $103,819 | $211,700 | $1,109 | 1.4% | 51.5% |
| 66603 | Topeka | 1,304 | $38,992 | $91,500 | $593 | 2.8% | 21.2% |
| 66604 | Topeka | 22,876 | $59,690 | $126,600 | $1,032 | 4.6% | 43.7% |
| 66605 | Topeka | 20,592 | $57,623 | $157,200 | $856 | 5.6% | 33.1% |
| 66606 | Topeka | 10,177 | $60,862 | $115,100 | $1,052 | 3.2% | 45.7% |
| 66607 | Topeka | 9,873 | $28,791 | $45,600 | $804 | 9.3% | 10.8% |
| 66608 | Topeka | 4,789 | $49,792 | $77,500 | $843 | 9.2% | 19.0% |
| 66609 | Topeka | 7,912 | $63,949 | $108,200 | $1,050 | 0.6% | 37.4% |
| 66610 | Topeka | 9,728 | $127,621 | $322,900 | $1,180 | 3.6% | 64.4% |
| 66611 | Topeka | 9,912 | $54,612 | $139,100 | $963 | 4.7% | 39.5% |
| 66612 | Topeka | 1,994 | $26,338 | — | $706 | 10.3% | 32.9% |
| 66614 | Topeka | 32,586 | $70,419 | $181,500 | $995 | 3.3% | 48.3% |
| 66615 | Topeka | 3,144 | $89,500 | $272,300 | $1,294 | 1.5% | 51.1% |
| 66616 | Topeka | 6,065 | $50,795 | $79,200 | $1,023 | 4.2% | 25.4% |
| 66617 | Topeka | 8,748 | $84,870 | $204,000 | $1,124 | 2.7% | 39.3% |
| 66618 | Topeka | 10,113 | $106,687 | $241,800 | $966 | 3.7% | 49.9% |
| 66619 | Topeka | 3,069 | $57,625 | $81,000 | $1,310 | 3.8% | 35.2% |
| 66546 | Wakarusa | 1,182 | $91,250 | $230,000 | $1,031 | 5.0% | 40.6% |