66539 ZIP Code, Silver Lake, KS
66539 is a ZIP code in Silver Lake, Kansas in Shawnee County. It covers 41 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 66618, 66533 and 66615. 3,092 people live here in 1,325 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $87,554, above the Kansas median of $74,275; the median age is 45.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Silver Lake, KS
- County: Shawnee County
- Land area: 41 sq mi
- Population: 3,092
- Median household income: $87,554
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,092 |
| Households | 1,325 |
| Median household income | $87,554 |
| Income per person | $49,321 |
| Median age | 45 |
| Homeowners | 84.5% |
| Median home value | $230,600 |
| Median rent | $860 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% |
| Broadband internet | 90.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 1.1% |
| $25–35K | 4.7% |
| $35–50K | 8.6% |
| $50–75K | 26.0% |
| $75–100K | 10.8% |
| $100–150K | 21.4% |
| $150–200K | 10.6% |
| $200K+ | 12.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.7% |
| 20–24 | 2.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.7% |
| 35–44 | 8.9% |
| 45–54 | 16.4% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65–74 | 6.8% |
| 75+ | 11.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 55.3% |
| Owned outright | 28.4% |
| Rented | 14.7% |
| Vacant | 1.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.0% |
| Townhome | 2.6% |
| 2–4 units | 3.4% |
| 5–19 units | 7.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 66539
44 business establishments with 226 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 8
- Retail Trade: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 66618 — Topeka city, KS (4.9 mi)
- 66533 — Rossville city, KS (5.9 mi)
- 66615 — Topeka city, KS (7 mi)
- 66606 — Topeka city, KS (8.5 mi)
- 66614 — Topeka city, KS (9.1 mi)
- 66604 — Topeka city, KS (9.4 mi)
- 66622 — Topeka city, KS (10.2 mi)
- 66608 — Topeka city, KS (10.4 mi)
Areas that include 66539
- Silver Lake, KS ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Shawnee County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Kansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 23: highest median household income in Shawnee County
- No. 6 of 23: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Shawnee County
- No. 5 of 23: highest median age in Shawnee County
- No. 2 of 23: fastest population growth in Shawnee County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 66539, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 66539 in?
- 66539 is a Silver Lake, KS mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Silver Lake; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 66539 in?
- 66539 is in Shawnee County.
- What is the population of 66539?
- About 3,092 people (±482), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,762.
- What is the median household income in 66539?
- $87,554 (±$26,649), compared with $74,275 for Kansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 66539?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 66539 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 66539?
- The closest, measured center to center: 66618 (4.9 mi, Topeka), 66533 (5.9 mi, Rossville), 66615 (7 mi, Topeka), 66606 (8.5 mi, Topeka), 66614 (9.1 mi, Topeka) and 66604 (9.4 mi, Topeka).
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