The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66604 sells for about $163,657, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 14 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,082 a month.
ZIP 66604 — Topeka
The 66604 housing market is currently balanced, with a median price of $163,657 and a stable year-over-year trend. Inventory levels and days on market suggest a fair environment for buyers, though the market remains sensitive to broader economic conditions in Topeka. Some figures, such as specific permit activity, were not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, families seeking established neighborhoods with mature trees, and renters looking for proximity to central Topeka amenities.
Median prices moved down 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 14 days on market with 7.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% 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 4.7% · poverty 16.7% — 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 4.5%/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 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66604, Shawnee County, KS
Crime trends in Topeka are generally consistent with regional mid-sized Midwestern cities, with property crime being the primary concern in urbanized ZIPs like 66604.
The area is served by Topeka Public Schools (USD 501), which maintains a mix of neighborhood elementary schools and centralized secondary facilities with varying performance ratings.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms, wind, and occasional tornado activity, which influences local property insurance premiums.
Economic momentum is anchored by state government, healthcare, and education sectors in Topeka, with steady but modest infrastructure investment.
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 in 66604 benefit from central positioning within Topeka, allowing for short drive times to the downtown employment core and major state office complexes.
The ZIP features proximity to several local parks, including Gage Park and the Topeka Zoo, along with established residential walking paths and neighborhood shopping corridors.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and older multi-family units, with steady demand driven by the local workforce and students.
The economy is heavily influenced by state government operations, the healthcare sector, and regional education institutions.
Topeka is served by a network of state highways and local bus transit, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for commuting.
Development is primarily focused on infill projects and the revitalization of older residential and commercial corridors.
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 various municipal utility and service districts.
Property insurance costs are rising due to regional weather-related claims, particularly wind and hail damage.
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 Fun4.21.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.32.3 mi
- Bonkers Topeka4.11.5 mi
- Prairie Band Casino & Resort4.219.1 mi
- Stormont Vail Events Center4.32.1 mi
- The Pennant4.42.7 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.12 mi
- Iron Rail Brewing4.42.8 mi
- Topeka Zoo4.31.1 mi
- Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center4.72.6 mi
- The Pennant4.42.7 mi
- Lake Shawnee4.76.1 mi
- B&B Theatres Topeka Wheatfield 94.52 mi
- Lake Shawnee4.76.1 mi
- Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park4.82.6 mi
- Gage Park4.61 mi
- Ted Ensley Gardens4.85.6 mi
- Ward-Meade Park4.72.8 mi
- Lake Perry Yacht & Marina4.617.7 mi
- Rock Creek Marina & Resort- Boat Rentals & Cabins4.515.3 mi
- West Ridge Mall3.62.3 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.42.9 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.22 mi
- Dillons4.21.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.32.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional park featuring the Topeka Zoo, rose gardens, and recreational facilities.
A nationally accredited zoo located within Gage Park.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.