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ZIP 66614

Part of Topeka, KS
Pop. 32,538·Shawnee County·30th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,448/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$517
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 66614 · $1,448
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,140/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,376/yr
At $1,448/mo median
Location
CityTopeka
StateKS
CountyShawnee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +2.4% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66614 covers Topeka, KS. The median rent here is $1,448/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($71,377/yr), ZIP 66614 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66614?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66614 (Topeka, KS) is $1,448. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66614 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66614's median rent of $1,448/mo is $517 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66614 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66614 falls in the middle range for Kansas, ranking #30 out of 66 ZIPs at $1,448/mo.

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 $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,448/mo in ZIP 66614. The local median household income is $71,377/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66614?

Rent in ZIP 66614 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66614 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66614 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,448/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($71,377/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66614 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66614 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of ZIP 66614 households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66614 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66614 compare to the rest of Topeka?

ZIP 66614 is pricier than Topeka as a whole. At $1,448/mo, it's $165 above the Topeka citywide median of $1,283/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66614 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66614 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,448/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 66614's median household income ($71,377/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66614 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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