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Topeka city, KS

ZIP 66605 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Topeka city, KS (66605)

Median Income
$57,623

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+1,140
Wealth inflow
Population
20,592
Unemployment
5.6%
1.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,140 for ZIP 66605 (Topeka city, KS) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
5.6%+52% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
4.6%-25% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.8%+26% vs US avg
x
188
Establishments
2,239
Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
  • Construction6.2%
  • Manufacturing11.8%
  • Wholesale trade2.4%
  • Retail trade9.2%
  • Transportation, utilities5.6%
  • Information1.7%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate6.3%
  • Professional, scientific, management7.8%
  • Education, health care, social27.2%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services7.8%
  • Other services2.1%
  • Public administration10.9%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$57,623
Unemployment5.6%
Establishments188
Employees2,239