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ZIP 66616

Part of Topeka, KS
Pop. 6,212·Shawnee County·58th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,070/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.5%
Month-over-Month
+11.5%
vs US Median
-$895
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ZIP 66616 · $1,070
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$1,070/mo

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

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$12,840/yr
At $1,070/mo median
Location
CityTopeka
StateKS
CountyShawnee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.5% YoY, +11.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66616 (Topeka, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,212
Median income
$51,893
Median age
37.1
Renters
30.7%
Age distribution
22.2%
24.2%
22.7%
15.2%
15.7%
Under 1822.2%
18–3424.2%
35–5422.7%
55–6415.2%
65+15.7%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
58.2%
36.2%
White58.2%
Black3.3%
Hispanic36.2%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
14.4%
40.4%
31.5%
13.6%
No HS diploma14.4%
HS diploma40.4%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+13.6%
Housing tenure
69.3%
30.7%
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66616 in Topeka, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,667 → $51,893
up 18.8%
Population
5,316 → 6,212
up 16.9%
Renter share
38.8% → 30.7%
-8.1 pts
Bachelor's+
12.1% → 13.6%
+1.5 pts
Median age
34.3 → 37.1
+2.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $43,667 to $51,893 across the same window, up 18.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,316 to 6,212 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.9% change. About 30.7% of households rent today, against 38.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 66616 covers Topeka, KS. The median rent here is $1,070/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($51,893/yr), ZIP 66616 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66616?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66616 (Topeka, KS) is $1,070. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66616 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66616's median rent of $1,070/mo is $895 (46%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66616 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66616 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #58 out of 77 ZIPs at $1,070/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66616?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,070/mo in ZIP 66616. The local median household income is $51,893/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66616?

Rent in ZIP 66616 has increased 11.5% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66616 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66616 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,070/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($51,893/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66616 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66616 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.7% of ZIP 66616 households are renters, while 69.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66616 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66616 compare to the rest of Topeka?

ZIP 66616 is more affordable than Topeka overall. At $1,070/mo, it's $213 below the Topeka citywide median of $1,283/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66616 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66616 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,070/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 66616's median household income ($51,893/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66616 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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