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ZIP 66610

Part of Topeka, KS
Pop. 9,849·Shawnee County·16th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,580/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
+6.8%
vs US Median
-$385
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ZIP 66610 · $1,580
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,110
Research median
$1,580/mo

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$18,960/yr
At $1,580/mo median
Location
CityTopeka
StateKS
CountyShawnee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, +6.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66610 (Topeka, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 60.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,849
Median income
$132,821
Median age
48.3
Renters
5.2%
Age distribution
23%
26.3%
12.8%
26.8%
Under 1823%
18–3411.1%
35–5426.3%
55–6412.8%
65+26.8%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
86.7%
White86.7%
Black4.7%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
14.4%
22.9%
60.8%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma14.4%
Some college22.9%
Bachelor's+60.8%
Housing tenure
94.8%
Owner94.8%
Renter5.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66610 in Topeka, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$106,691 → $132,821
up 24.5%
Population
10,886 → 9,849
down 9.5%
Renter share
5% → 5.2%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
56.4% → 60.8%
+4.4 pts
Median age
47.4 → 48.3
+0.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $106,691 to $132,821 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.5% shift. Census counts show ZIP 66610 in Topeka, KS losing about 1,037 residents over the five-year window, down 9.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 56.4% to 60.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 66610 covers Topeka, KS. The median rent here is $1,580/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($132,821/yr), ZIP 66610 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66610?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66610 (Topeka, KS) is $1,580. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66610 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66610's median rent of $1,580/mo is $385 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66610 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66610 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #16 out of 77 ZIPs tracked at $1,580/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66610?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,580/mo in ZIP 66610. The local median household income is $132,821/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66610?

Rent in ZIP 66610 has increased 6.8% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66610 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66610 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,580/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($132,821/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66610 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66610 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 5.2% of ZIP 66610 households are renters, while 94.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66610 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66610 compare to the rest of Topeka?

ZIP 66610 is pricier than Topeka as a whole. At $1,580/mo, it's $297 above the Topeka citywide median of $1,283/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66610 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66610 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,580/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 66610's median household income ($132,821/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66610 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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