Topeka, KS — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 66603 serves a portion of Topeka, Kansas, within Shawnee County. This community is home to approximately 56,956 residents, with a median age of 38.5 years. The median household income of $65,682 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $289,000 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 32% owner-occupied and 68% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Topeka is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 100 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 53% and an unemployment rate of 5.1%, 66603 reflects the economic character of Shawnee County in Kansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 56,956 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 18,284 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $65,682 | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $289,000 | ↓ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 100 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 17.2% | ↑ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 53% | ↑ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 38.5 yrs | ↑ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 32% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 68% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 27,908 | — |