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ZIP 66615

Part of Topeka, KS
Pop. 2,943·Shawnee County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,379/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$586
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ZIP 66615 · $1,379
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,360/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,548/yr
At $1,379/mo median
Location
CityTopeka
StateKS
CountyShawnee County
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66615 (Topeka, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,943
Median income
$107,656
Median age
47.5
Renters
29.2%
Age distribution
19.8%
14.6%
25.6%
12.4%
27.6%
Under 1819.8%
18–3414.6%
35–5425.6%
55–6412.4%
65+27.6%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
85.3%
White85.3%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian3.4%
Other8.5%
Education (25+)
18.9%
32.2%
47.6%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma18.9%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+47.6%
Housing tenure
70.8%
29.2%
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66615 in Topeka, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,705 → $107,656
up 21.4%
Population
3,256 → 2,943
down 9.6%
Renter share
33.5% → 29.2%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
47.2% → 47.6%
+0.4 pts
Median age
41.2 → 47.5
+6.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 66615 in Topeka, KS now reports about $107,656, up from $88,705 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 3,256 to 2,943 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.6% change. About 29.2% of households rent today, against 33.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66615 covers Topeka, KS. The median rent here is $1,379/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($107,656/yr), ZIP 66615 ranks as affordable 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 66615?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66615 (Topeka, KS) is $1,379. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66615 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66615's median rent of $1,379/mo is $586 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66615 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66615 falls in the middle range for Kansas, ranking #32 out of 66 ZIPs at $1,379/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66615?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,379/mo in ZIP 66615. The local median household income is $107,656/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66615?

Rent in ZIP 66615 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 66615 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66615 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,379/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($107,656/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66615 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66615 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.2% of ZIP 66615 households are renters, while 70.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66615 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66615 compare to the rest of Topeka?

ZIP 66615 is pricier than Topeka as a whole. At $1,379/mo, it's $96 above the Topeka citywide median of $1,283/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66615 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66615 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,379/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 66615's median household income ($107,656/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66615 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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