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ZIP 66609

Part of Topeka, KS
Pop. 7,572·Shawnee County·6th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$2,050/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+13.1%
vs US Median
+$85
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ZIP 66609 · $2,050
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,480
Research median
$1,110/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$24,600/yr
At $2,050/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, +13.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66609 (Topeka, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,572
Median income
$67,675
Median age
40.7
Renters
31.5%
Age distribution
25.3%
16.8%
25.8%
15.5%
16.6%
Under 1825.3%
18–3416.8%
35–5425.8%
55–6415.5%
65+16.6%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
69.5%
13.9%
White69.5%
Black8.9%
Hispanic13.9%
Asian1.3%
Other6.5%
Education (25+)
29.1%
36.6%
28.6%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college36.6%
Bachelor's+28.6%
Housing tenure
68.5%
31.5%
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66609 in Topeka, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,280 → $67,675
up 18.1%
Population
7,011 → 7,572
up 8.0%
Renter share
27.3% → 31.5%
+4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
28% → 28.6%
+0.6 pts

Median household income climbed from $57,280 to $67,675 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.1% shift. Census counts show ZIP 66609 in Topeka, KS adding about 561 residents over the five-year window, up 8.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 27.3% to 31.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 66609 covers Topeka, KS. The median rent here is $2,050/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($67,675/yr), ZIP 66609 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66609?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66609 (Topeka, KS) is $2,050. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66609 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66609's median rent of $2,050/mo is $85 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66609 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66609 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #6 out of 73 ZIPs tracked at $2,050/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66609?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,050/mo in ZIP 66609. The local median household income is $67,675/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66609?

Rent in ZIP 66609 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 66609 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66609 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,050/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($67,675/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66609 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 66609 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.5% of ZIP 66609 households are renters, while 68.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66609 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66609 compare to the rest of Topeka?

ZIP 66609 is pricier than Topeka as a whole. At $2,050/mo, it's $767 above the Topeka citywide median of $1,283/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66609 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66609 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,050/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 66609's median household income ($67,675/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66609 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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