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ZIP 66604

Part of Topeka, KS
Pop. 23,006·Shawnee County·55th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,071/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.5%
Month-over-Month
-9.5%
vs US Median
-$894
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 66604 · $1,071
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$1,160/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,852/yr
At $1,071/mo median
Location
CityTopeka
StateKS
CountyShawnee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.5% YoY, -9.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66604 (Topeka, KS) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,006
Median income
$60,874
Median age
37.3
Renters
45.5%
Age distribution
22.6%
24.1%
23.6%
12.2%
17.5%
Under 1822.6%
18–3424.1%
35–5423.6%
55–6412.2%
65+17.5%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
72.6%
15.3%
White72.6%
Black4.7%
Hispanic15.3%
Asian1.9%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
29.1%
27.2%
35.6%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+35.6%
Housing tenure
54.5%
45.5%
Owner54.5%
Renter45.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66604 in Topeka, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,102 → $60,874
up 12.5%
Population
23,517 → 23,006
down 2.2%
Renter share
43.6% → 45.5%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
33.3% → 35.6%
+2.3 pts

Median household income climbed from $54,102 to $60,874 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.5% shift. Census counts show ZIP 66604 in Topeka, KS losing about 511 residents over the five-year window, down 2.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 43.6% to 45.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.3% to 35.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66604 covers Topeka, KS. The median rent here is $1,071/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($60,874/yr), ZIP 66604 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66604?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66604 (Topeka, KS) is $1,071. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66604 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66604's median rent of $1,071/mo is $894 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66604 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66604 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #55 out of 66 ZIPs at $1,071/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66604?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,071/mo in ZIP 66604. The local median household income is $60,874/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66604?

Rent in ZIP 66604 has decreased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 66604 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66604 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,071/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($60,874/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66604 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66604 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.5% of ZIP 66604 households are renters, while 54.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66604 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66604 compare to the rest of Topeka?

ZIP 66604 is more affordable than Topeka overall. At $1,071/mo, it's $212 below the Topeka citywide median of $1,283/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66604 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66604 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,071/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 66604's median household income ($60,874/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66604 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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