66609 ZIP Code, Topeka, KS
66609 is a ZIP code in Topeka, Kansas in Shawnee County. It covers 13 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 66605, 66619 and 66611. 7,572 people live here in 3,528 households. With about 604 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (69% own). Median household income is $67,675, close to the Kansas median of $74,275.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Topeka, KS
- County: Shawnee County
- Land area: 13 sq mi
- Population: 7,572
- Median household income: $67,675
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,572 |
| Households | 3,528 |
| Median household income | $67,675 |
| Income per person | $40,262 |
| Median age | 40.7 |
| Homeowners | 68.5% |
| Median home value | $109,000 |
| Median rent | $1,130 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% |
| Broadband internet | 92.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 16.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.6% |
| $10–15K | 1.3% |
| $15–25K | 9.4% |
| $25–35K | 3.2% |
| $35–50K | 21.1% |
| $50–75K | 15.5% |
| $75–100K | 12.8% |
| $100–150K | 12.8% |
| $150–200K | 11.9% |
| $200K+ | 7.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.7% |
| 10–19 | 14.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.0% |
| 35–44 | 12.8% |
| 45–54 | 13.0% |
| 55–64 | 15.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.3% |
| 75+ | 6.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.5% |
| Owned outright | 31.7% |
| Rented | 28.4% |
| Vacant | 9.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 48.0% |
| Townhome | 7.4% |
| 2–4 units | 2.4% |
| 5–19 units | 10.8% |
| 20+ units | 5.2% |
| Mobile / other | 26.2% |
Businesses in 66609
191 business establishments with 6,094 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 28
- Retail Trade: 28
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 18
- Wholesale Trade: 16
- Transportation and Warehousing: 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 14
- Accommodation and Food Services: 13
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 66605 — Topeka city, KS (2.5 mi)
- 66619 — Topeka city, KS (2.7 mi)
- 66611 — Topeka city, KS (3.4 mi)
- 66612 — Topeka city, KS (4.4 mi)
- 66621 — Topeka city, KS (4.4 mi)
- 66607 — Topeka city, KS (4.6 mi)
- 66622 — Topeka city, KS (4.7 mi)
- 66603 — Topeka city, KS (5.5 mi)
Areas that include 66609
- Topeka, KS ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Shawnee County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Kansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 23: fastest population growth in Shawnee County
- No. 3 of 16: fastest population growth in Topeka, KS
Mail every home in 66609
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 66609, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 66609 in?
- 66609 is a Topeka, KS mailing address. By land area, 44% lies inside Topeka; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 66609 in?
- 66609 is in Shawnee County.
- What is the population of 66609?
- About 7,572 people (±1,037), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,519.
- What is the median household income in 66609?
- $67,675 (±$10,572), 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 66609?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 66609 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 66609?
- The closest, measured center to center: 66605 (2.5 mi, Topeka), 66619 (2.7 mi, Topeka), 66611 (3.4 mi, Topeka), 66612 (4.4 mi, Topeka), 66621 (4.4 mi, Topeka) and 66607 (4.6 mi, Topeka).
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