66605 ZIP Code, Topeka, KS
66605 is a ZIP code in Topeka, Kansas in Shawnee County. It covers 10 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 66607, 66609 and 66612. 20,891 people live here in 8,241 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Kansas ZIP codes. At about 2,089 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $59,106, below the Kansas median of $74,275.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Topeka, KS
- County: Shawnee County
- Land area: 10 sq mi
- Population: 20,891
- Median household income: $59,106
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 20,891 |
| Households | 8,241 |
| Median household income | $59,106 |
| Income per person | $30,594 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Homeowners | 70.5% |
| Median home value | $170,500 |
| Median rent | $884 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% |
| Broadband internet | 89.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.9% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 5.4% |
| $25–35K | 8.7% |
| $35–50K | 15.0% |
| $50–75K | 19.7% |
| $75–100K | 10.9% |
| $100–150K | 14.5% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 5.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.5% |
| 10–19 | 16.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.1% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65–74 | 11.0% |
| 75+ | 5.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.0% |
| Owned outright | 25.7% |
| Rented | 27.4% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.7% |
| Townhome | 4.2% |
| 2–4 units | 6.3% |
| 5–19 units | 2.3% |
| 20+ units | 2.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.6% |
Businesses in 66605
188 business establishments with 2,239 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 31
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 27
- Accommodation and Food Services: 24
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 17
- Construction: 16
- Finance and Insurance: 16
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 14
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 14
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 66607 — Topeka city, KS (2.1 mi)
- 66609 — Topeka city, KS (2.5 mi)
- 66612 — Topeka city, KS (3 mi)
- 66611 — Topeka city, KS (3.1 mi)
- 66621 — Topeka city, KS (3.7 mi)
- 66603 — Topeka city, KS (3.8 mi)
- 66616 — Topeka city, KS (4.2 mi)
- 66622 — Topeka city, KS (4.6 mi)
Areas that include 66605
- Topeka, KS ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Shawnee County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Kansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 23: highest share of households with children in Shawnee County
- No. 5 of 16: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Topeka, KS
- No. 3 of 16: highest share of households with children in Topeka, KS
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 66605, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 66605 in?
- 66605 is a Topeka, KS mailing address. By land area, 57% lies inside Topeka; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 66605 in?
- 66605 is in Shawnee County.
- What is the population of 66605?
- About 20,891 people (±1,315), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 19,531.
- What is the median household income in 66605?
- $59,106 (±$3,390), 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 66605?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 66605 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 66605?
- The closest, measured center to center: 66607 (2.1 mi, Topeka), 66609 (2.5 mi, Topeka), 66612 (3 mi, Topeka), 66611 (3.1 mi, Topeka), 66621 (3.7 mi, Topeka) and 66603 (3.8 mi, Topeka).
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