ZIP Code · KS

ZIP 66614

Part of Topeka, KS

Pop. 32,538·Shawnee County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Kansas

Median rent (all units)

$1,651/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$281

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 66614 · $1,651

More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$850

1 BR

$880

2 BR

$1,140

3 BR

$1,500

4 BR+

$1,520

Research median

$1,140/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 66614 changed +7.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.1%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($71,377) is $1,784 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,520).

Rank in Topeka

6th cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Topeka.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 66615, 4 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,409/mo), about $2,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 66614. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,812/yr

At $1,651/mo median

Location

CityTopeka

StateKS

CountyShawnee County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66614 (Topeka, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,538

Median income

$71,377

Median age

40.8

Renters

32.7%

Age distribution

20.4%

20%

23.1%

13.3%

23.1%

Under 1820.4%

18–3420%

35–5423.1%

55–6413.3%

65+23.1%

Gender

49.3%

50.7%

Male49.3%

Female50.7%

Race & ethnicity

80.3%

White80.3%

Black5.5%

Hispanic8.6%

Asian2.9%

Other2.8%

Education (25+)

26.2%

34.2%

37.2%

No HS diploma2.4%

HS diploma26.2%

Some college34.2%

Bachelor's+37.2%

Housing tenure

67.3%

32.7%

Owner67.3%

Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66614 in Topeka, KS has changed in 5 years

Income

$64,853 → $71,377

up 10.1%

Population

33,332 → 32,538

down 2.4%

Renter share

32.8% → 32.7%

-0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

42.3% → 37.2%

-5.1 pts

Household income in the area moved from $64,853 to $71,377 across the same window, up 10.1% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 66614 in Topeka, KS losing about 794 residents over the five-year window, down 2.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.3% to 37.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 66614 covers Topeka, KS. The median rent here is $1,651/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($71,377/yr), ZIP 66614 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66614?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,651/mo in ZIP 66614. The local median household income is $71,377/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66614?

Rent in ZIP 66614 has risen 7.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 66614 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66614 is one of the pricier among Kansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #22 of 70 at $1,651/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 66614 changed +7.1%, against a typical +4.1% across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.