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Topeka, KS
City in Shawnee County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66603, 66604, 66605, 66606, 66607, 66608 and more.
Population
125,786
Land area
61.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,032
ZIP codes
14
Topeka and its ZIP codes
Topeka at a glance
- Topeka is about 56 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 5th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $56,956, 23% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,200 (34% below Kansas) and median rent is $979 a month.
Local data for Topeka, KS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes13
- Schools40
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks47
- Post Offices8
- Parks73
- Grocery Stores38
- Restaurants440
- Affordable Housing19
- Home Health Agencies7
- Hospice Care5
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment12
- Private Schools10
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places59
Housing and community stats
Topeka, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,956
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$144,200
Median rent
$979/mo
Homeownership
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher
29.0%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (26,243), Mexican Americans (17,625), Irish Americans (13,204).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shawnee County. PPP loans are for Topeka.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,443
102,421 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,542
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.19B
FY 2026, $12,254 per person
PPP loans
$252M
3,181 loans, 30,758 jobs reported
How people get to work
Topeka, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Topeka, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,268
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
714
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 19°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone59 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Topeka, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Topeka
14 in or overlapping Topeka. Population shown
Cities near Topeka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 3.6 |
| GrantvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Silver LakeCity | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| WakarusaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 5 |
| AuburnCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| MeridenCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| WillardCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| HoytCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| CarbondaleCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| RossvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| LecomptonCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| PerryCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Maple HillCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| ScrantonCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| OzawkieCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| OverbrookCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Topeka, KS in?
- Topeka is in Shawnee County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Topeka, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Topeka include 66603, 66604, 66605, 66606, 66607, 66608, 66609, 66611, 66612, 66614, 66616, 66619 and others.
- What is the population of Topeka, KS?
- About 125,786 people live in Topeka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Topeka?
- Nearby places include Tecumseh (6.3 mi), Grantville (7.9 mi), Silver Lake (9.5 mi), Wakarusa (9.8 mi), Auburn (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023