What to know about ZIP 66505
ZIP code 66505 covers ZIP 66505 with a population of about 3,810.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 22.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the TOPEKA media market.
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ZIP Code 66505 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
3,810
Density
N/A
Median income
$25,520
-66% vs US avg
Home value
$192,600
-45% vs US avg
Median rent
$736
-37% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 66505
Income and economy in ZIP 66505
Median household income in ZIP 66505 is about $25,520 — about 66% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 47.1%; unemployment rate near 2.7%; 58.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.6 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Food services, and Healthcare; about 6.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.5 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 66505
Median home value is about $192,600 — about 45% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $736 (about 37% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 13.6% (about 51.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 66505, a household would need roughly $53,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,237. That is about 108% above the local median household income ($25,520), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.