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ZIP 66605

Part of Topeka, KS
Pop. 20,891·Shawnee County·50th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,132/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+17.7%
vs US Median
-$833
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ZIP 66605 · $1,132
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,360
Research median
$1,020/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,584/yr
At $1,132/mo median
Location
CityTopeka
StateKS
CountyShawnee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +17.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66605 (Topeka, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,891
Median income
$59,106
Median age
37.5
Renters
29.5%
Age distribution
27.1%
19.5%
23.9%
12.5%
17%
Under 1827.1%
18–3419.5%
35–5423.9%
55–6412.5%
65+17%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
63.8%
21.9%
White63.8%
Black10.9%
Hispanic21.9%
Asian0.7%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
33.9%
36.6%
20.1%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma33.9%
Some college36.6%
Bachelor's+20.1%
Housing tenure
70.5%
29.5%
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66605 in Topeka, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,399 → $59,106
up 12.8%
Population
20,840 → 20,891
up 0.2%
Renter share
28.4% → 29.5%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
18.7% → 20.1%
+1.4 pts
Median age
36.9 → 37.5
+0.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $52,399 to $59,106 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.8% shift.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66605 covers Topeka, KS. The median rent here is $1,132/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($59,106/yr), ZIP 66605 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66605?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66605 (Topeka, KS) is $1,132. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66605 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66605's median rent of $1,132/mo is $833 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66605 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66605 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #50 out of 66 ZIPs at $1,132/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66605?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,132/mo in ZIP 66605. The local median household income is $59,106/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66605?

Rent in ZIP 66605 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 66605 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66605 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,132/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($59,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66605 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66605 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.5% of ZIP 66605 households are renters, while 70.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66605 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66605 compare to the rest of Topeka?

ZIP 66605 is more affordable than Topeka overall. At $1,132/mo, it's $151 below the Topeka citywide median of $1,283/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66605 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66605 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,132/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 66605's median household income ($59,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66605 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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