The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66546 sells for about $325,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,288 a month.
ZIP 66546 — Willard
The housing market in 66546 remains stable, characterized by low inventory and consistent demand from buyers seeking a suburban-rural lifestyle. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the broader strength of the Topeka metropolitan area. Market activity is balanced, with homes selling at a steady pace.
This ZIP code is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quieter, rural-suburban lifestyle while maintaining proximity to the employment and service amenities of Topeka.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% 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 3.4% · poverty 3.3% — 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 6.5%/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 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66546, Shawnee County KS
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime data is typically aggregated at the county or city level.
The area is served by the Shawnee Heights USD 450 district, which generally maintains a positive reputation within the Topeka metropolitan region.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and potential tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins.
Development is primarily residential and rural-suburban in nature, with economic momentum tied to the broader Topeka employment hub.
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 personal vehicle to Topeka, with typical drive times ranging from 15 to 25 minutes depending on the specific destination within the city.
The area offers access to rural outdoor spaces and is within a short driving distance of Topeka's parks, golf courses, and retail centers.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the predominantly single-family residential nature of the ZIP code.
The economy is heavily integrated with the Topeka metropolitan area, which features major employers in government, healthcare, and education.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicle travel via regional highway corridors connecting to Topeka.
Development is characterized by low-density residential growth with no major commercial or infrastructure projects currently reported for this specific ZIP.
The Shawnee County Appraiser's Office conducts annual assessments based on market value for all residential properties.
Parcels are subject to levies from Shawnee County, the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, and Shawnee Heights USD 450.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in Northeast Kansas.
Not determinable at the ZIP level.
Not determinable at the ZIP level.
Not determinable at the ZIP level.
Data retrieved from US 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 Fun4.29.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.39.6 mi
- Bonkers Topeka4.19 mi
- Stormont Vail Events Center4.39.5 mi
- The Pennant4.410.4 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.19.8 mi
- Iron Rail Brewing4.410.6 mi
- B&B Theatres Topeka Wheatfield 94.58.1 mi
- Topeka Zoo4.310.8 mi
- Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center4.710.5 mi
- The Pennant4.410.4 mi
- Lake Shawnee4.79.2 mi
- B&B Theatres Topeka Wheatfield 94.58.1 mi
- Lake Shawnee4.79.2 mi
- Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park4.89.8 mi
- Gage Park4.610.7 mi
- Ted Ensley Gardens4.88.4 mi
- Ward-Meade Park4.711.5 mi
- Clinton Marina, Inc.4.719.9 mi
- West Ridge Mall3.69.5 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.48.1 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.29.3 mi
- Dillons4.28.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.39 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local drainage management and open space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.