ZIP Code · KS

ZIP 66605

Part of Topeka, KS

Pop. 20,891·Shawnee County·61st most expensive ZIP in Kansas

Median rent (all units)

$999/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.4%

Month-over-Month

-1.0%

vs US Median

-$933

Reported rents

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ZIP 66605 · $999

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Kansas

Rent in ZIP 66605 changed +3.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.1%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($59,106) is $1,478 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,360).

Rank in Topeka

1st cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Topeka.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 66605. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,988/yr

At $999/mo median

Location

CityTopeka

StateKS

CountyShawnee County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, -1.0% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 66605 covers Topeka, KS. The median rent here is $999/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($59,106/yr), ZIP 66605 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $40,000/year (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $999/mo in ZIP 66605. The local median household income is $59,106/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66605?

Rent in ZIP 66605 has risen 3.4% over the past year.

How does ZIP 66605 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66605 is one of the more affordable among Kansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #61 of 70 at $999/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 66605 changed +3.4%, against a typical +4.1% across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.