The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66616 sells for about $136,000, or $114 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 8 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,078 a month.
ZIP 66616 — Topeka
The 66616 housing market remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand for affordable single-family homes. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply and steady interest from first-time buyers. Market conditions are currently balanced, though affordability remains a key factor for local residents.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, budget-conscious families, and investors seeking stable rental yields in an established urban environment.
Median prices moved up 2.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 8 days on market with 1.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 16.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 66616, Shawnee County KS
Crime rates in the area are generally consistent with broader Topeka trends, with property crime being the primary concern. Residents are encouraged to utilize local neighborhood watch resources.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of Topeka Public Schools (USD 501), which faces ongoing challenges regarding student performance and resource allocation.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Kansas River.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Topeka industrial and government sectors. Development is currently focused on infill projects and residential rehabilitation.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Commute times are short, typically under 20 minutes, with direct access to downtown Topeka via major arterial roads and proximity to I-70.
The area features several neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of the Kansas River trails and downtown Topeka's cultural amenities.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable single-family homes and duplexes, with low vacancy rates and steady rent growth.
The economy is anchored by state government, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors in the greater Topeka area.
The area is served by Topeka Metro bus routes and has easy access to the I-70 and I-470 highway corridors.
Development is focused on urban infill and the rehabilitation of older residential properties.
The Shawnee County Appraiser's Office conducts annual market value assessments for all residential properties.
Parcels are subject to Topeka Public Schools (USD 501) and Shawnee County taxing jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks, with standard coverage widely available.
Kansas is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- West Ridge Lanes Family Fun4.27.1 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.37.5 mi
- Bonkers Topeka4.16.7 mi
- Prairie Band Casino & Resort4.218 mi
- Stormont Vail Events Center4.33.7 mi
- The Pennant4.42.7 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.17.2 mi
- Iron Rail Brewing4.42.5 mi
- Topeka Zoo4.35 mi
- Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center4.72.8 mi
- The Pennant4.42.7 mi
- Lake Shawnee4.74.4 mi
- B&B Theatres Topeka Wheatfield 94.57 mi
- Lake Shawnee4.74.4 mi
- Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park4.83.1 mi
- Gage Park4.65.1 mi
- Ted Ensley Gardens4.84.8 mi
- Perry State Park4.59.3 mi
- Lake Perry Yacht & Marina4.612.5 mi
- Clinton Marina, Inc.4.718 mi
- Rock Creek Marina & Resort- Boat Rentals & Cabins4.510.1 mi
- Village Greens Golf Course4.612.5 mi
- Berkshire Golf Club3.87.5 mi
- TopCITYGolf at GreatLIFE North41.8 mi
- Shawnee Country Club - GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness3.64.3 mi
- Western Hills Golf Club - GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness410.4 mi
- West Ridge Mall3.67.5 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.48 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.27.3 mi
- Dillons4.26.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.37.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local recreational programs and meeting space.
Offers scenic walking and biking paths along the riverfront.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.