The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66533 sells for about $190,000, or $115 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 $930 a month.
ZIP 66533 — Rossville
The housing market in 66533 remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand, reflecting the broader trends in the Topeka metro area. Median prices have seen modest growth, and the area maintains a high owner-occupancy rate. Note that some specific ZIP-level metrics were unavailable and were omitted or derived from regional proxies.
This ZIP is best suited for families and long-term residents seeking a quiet, small-town atmosphere with easy access to Topeka's employment and amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 8 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 14.6% — 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 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66533, Shawnee County KS
Rossville schools are generally well-regarded within the local district context, serving the small-town community.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Topeka metro area, with local employment centered on agriculture, transportation, and regional services.
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.
Residents primarily commute by car to Topeka for employment, typically via US-24, with travel times generally ranging from 20 to 30 minutes.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Kansas River, with basic shopping and dining available in Rossville and larger retail hubs in Topeka.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the high owner-occupancy rate, with most inventory consisting of single-family homes.
The local economy is supported by regional transportation, construction, and agricultural sectors, with significant reliance on the Topeka labor market.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US-24 serving as the main arterial corridor connecting the area to Topeka.
Development is largely characterized by low-density residential growth and small-scale commercial improvements.
Shawnee County utilizes a mass appraisal system to determine market value for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to various levies including Rossville USD 321, fire districts, and drainage district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and hail damage common in Northeast Kansas.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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 Fun4.213.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.313.1 mi
- Bonkers Topeka4.114.1 mi
- Prairie Band Casino & Resort4.216.2 mi
- Stormont Vail Events Center4.316.8 mi
- The Pennant4.416.9 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.113.1 mi
- Iron Rail Brewing4.416.8 mi
- Sports Center4.512.1 mi
- Kansas Museum of History4.611.9 mi
- Regal West Ridge4.113 mi
- Crag Burchett - Jesse Henson Memorial Park4.711.6 mi
- Shawnee County State Park4.39.2 mi
- 24/7 Travel Store4.27.4 mi
- Crag Burchett - Jesse Henson Memorial Park4.711.6 mi
- Shawnee County State Park4.39.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Community park providing local green space and recreational facilities.
Provides regional natural scenery and outdoor access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.