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ZIP 66617

Part of Topeka, KS
Pop. 8,903·Shawnee County·42nd most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,240/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$711
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ZIP 66617 · $1,240
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,220/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$14,880/yr
At $1,240/mo median
Location
CityTopeka
StateKS
CountyShawnee County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66617 (Topeka, KS) is majority owner-occupied, 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,903
Median income
$86,761
Median age
41.2
Renters
21%
Age distribution
24.7%
18%
22.5%
15.9%
18.8%
Under 1824.7%
18–3418%
35–5422.5%
55–6415.9%
65+18.8%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
78.5%
White78.5%
Black3%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian2%
Other10.1%
Education (25+)
32.9%
32%
28.6%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+28.6%
Housing tenure
79%
21%
Owner79%
Renter21%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66617 in Topeka, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,786 → $86,761
up 6.1%
Population
9,060 → 8,903
down 1.7%
Renter share
16% → 21%
+5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
28.5% → 28.6%
+0.1 pts

Census figures show median household income at $86,761 today, compared with $81,786 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 9,060 to 8,903 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. About 21% of households rent today, against 16% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 66617 covers Topeka, KS. The median rent here is $1,240/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($86,761/yr), ZIP 66617 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 66617?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66617 (Topeka, KS) is $1,240. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66617 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66617's median rent of $1,240/mo is $711 (36%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 66617 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66617 falls in the middle range for Kansas, ranking #42 out of 70 ZIPs at $1,240/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66617?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,240/mo in ZIP 66617. The local median household income is $86,761/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66617?

Rent in ZIP 66617 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 66617 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66617 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,240/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($86,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66617 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66617 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21% of ZIP 66617 households are renters, while 79% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66617 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66617 compare to the rest of Topeka?

ZIP 66617 is more affordable than Topeka overall. At $1,240/mo, it's $19 below the Topeka citywide median of $1,259/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66617 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66617 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,240/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 66617's median household income ($86,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66617 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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