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ZIP Code 66609
Topeka, KS, Shawnee County
Population
7,572
Land area
12.5sq mi
People per sq mi
604
City
Topeka
ZIP 66609 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 66609 at a glance
- ZIP 66609 (Topeka) is about 17 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,675 a year, 9% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,000 (50% below Kansas) and median rent is $1,130 a month.
Local data for ZIP 66609
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 66609, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,675
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$109,000
Prices +7.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,130/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
28.6%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
21.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
191
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
6,094
$365M annual payroll
PPP loans
$18.66M
200 loans
Campaign donations
$21.7K
22% D, 23% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 66609, 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
91° / 19°F
36.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 66609, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 66609
ZIP codes near 66609
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 66605Topeka | 1.8 mi | 10 |
| 66611Topeka | 2.2 mi | 3.3 |
| 66619Wakarusa | 2.6 mi | 8.5 |
| 66621Topeka | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| 66622Topeka | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| 66612Topeka | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| 66607Topeka | 4.4 mi | 7 |
| 66604Topeka | 4.6 mi | 6.8 |
| 66603Topeka | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| 66606Topeka | 5.7 mi | 5.8 |
| 66608Topeka | 6.4 mi | 4.3 |
| 66616Topeka | 6.4 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 66609?
- ZIP code 66609 is in Topeka, KS (Shawnee County).
- What county is ZIP code 66609 in?
- ZIP code 66609 is mostly in Shawnee County, Kansas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 66609?
- About 7,572 people live in the 66609 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.