What to know about ZIP 66601
ZIP code 66601 covers ZIP 66601 with a population of about 2,131.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the TOPEKA media market.
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ZIP Code 66601 — 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
2,131
Density
N/A
Median income
$26,568
-65% vs US avg
Home value
$37,000
-89% vs US avg
Median rent
$589
-49% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 66601
Income and economy in ZIP 66601
Median household income in ZIP 66601 is about $26,568 — about 65% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 20.7%; unemployment rate near 8.4%; 14.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 18.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Finance and insurance, Food services, and Healthcare; about 6.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.3 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 66601
Median home value is about $37,000 — about 89% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $589 (about 49% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 22.4% (about 43.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 66601, a household would need roughly $10,000 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 $238. That sits below the local median household income ($26,568), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.