The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66603 sells for about $91,500, or $74 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $698 a month.
ZIP 66603 — Topeka
The 66603 housing market remains stable with low price volatility and a high share of rental properties. Market activity is driven by its central location and affordability, though limited inventory and aging housing stock constrain significant growth. Figures for active listings and specific market pace metrics are limited at the ZIP level, reflecting the mature nature of this urban core.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious renters and investors looking for low-entry-price properties near the city's administrative and commercial center.
Median prices moved down 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 25.0% — a mixed stability 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 3.4%/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 3.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66603, Shawnee County KS
Crime rates in the 66603 area are higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue in this urban core.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of Topeka Public Schools (USD 501), which faces ongoing challenges with student performance metrics and resource allocation.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized near the Kansas River.
Economic momentum is centered on state government and healthcare anchors in downtown Topeka, though residential development in this specific ZIP is limited by its mature, built-out nature.
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 benefit from immediate proximity to downtown Topeka's employment core, with most commutes being short drives or accessible via local bus transit.
The area features proximity to the Kansas River trails, several historic urban parks, and the shopping and dining districts of downtown Topeka.
The rental market is characterized by older housing stock with moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand from lower-income households and downtown workers.
The economy is heavily anchored by state government, healthcare systems like Stormont Vail, and educational institutions, providing a stable but slow-growth employment base.
The area is served by a grid-based street network and Topeka Metro bus routes, providing connectivity to the broader city.
Development is focused on urban infill and the preservation of historic structures within the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
The Shawnee County Appraiser's Office conducts annual mass appraisals to determine market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Topeka Public Schools (USD 501) and various municipal utility and service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common to Northeast Kansas.
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 Fun4.24.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.35.2 mi
- Bonkers Topeka4.14.4 mi
- Prairie Band Casino & Resort4.218.4 mi
- Stormont Vail Events Center4.31.6 mi
- The Pennant4.40.6 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.14.9 mi
- Iron Rail Brewing4.40.4 mi
- Topeka Zoo4.32.8 mi
- Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center4.70.5 mi
- The Pennant4.40.6 mi
- Lake Shawnee4.74.5 mi
- B&B Theatres Topeka Wheatfield 94.54.7 mi
- Lake Shawnee4.74.5 mi
- Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park4.81.2 mi
- Gage Park4.62.9 mi
- Ted Ensley Gardens4.84.3 mi
- Perry State Park4.511.7 mi
- Lake Perry Yacht & Marina4.614.8 mi
- Clinton Marina, Inc.4.719.3 mi
- Rock Creek Marina & Resort- Boat Rentals & Cabins4.512.5 mi
- West Ridge Mall3.65.2 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.45.7 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.24.9 mi
- Dillons4.24.3 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.35 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic seat of government and major tourist attraction.
Historic railroad depot turned museum.
Central business district with various local restaurants and services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.