ZIP Code 66609 - Topeka Kansas
Overview
ZIP Code 66609 is located in Topeka Kansas. Portions of 66609 are also in Topeka Township and Tecumseh Township and Williamsport Township. 66609 is entirely within Shawnee County. Regionally, 66609 is located in the Topeka Area.
ZIP Code 66609 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Topeka |
| Primary County | Shawnee County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 6,878 |
| Area Code(s) | 785 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 66609 Map
66609 Demographics
66609 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 66609 is White. The current unemployment level in 66609 is 3.8%.
| Population | 6,878 |
| Population Growth Rate | -11.33% |
| Population Density | 488 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,247 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,280 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $396,140 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 75.77% |
66609 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,292 | 75.77% |
| Black | 920 | 13.17% |
| Hispanic | 750 | 10.74% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
66609 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 372 | 7.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 830 | 17.62% |
| High School Diploma | 1,537 | 32.63% |
| No High School Diploma | 72 | 1.53% |
| GED or Alternate | 251 | 5.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 712 | 15.11% |
| Associates Degree | 559 | 11.87% |
| Masters Degree | 310 | 6.58% |
| Professional Degree | 47 | 1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 21 | 0.45% |
66609 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.98395157, -95.66095734 |
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| Region | Topeka Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Topeka, KS |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 14 Square Miles |
66609 Schools
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66609 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 40b - Osage Cuestas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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