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U.S. ZIP Code · KS66097

Jefferson County · Topeka, KS

Typical home value

$260,488[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+10.2%
5-year / yr
+8.4%
10-year / yr
+9.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-8.3%
vs metro
+9.8%
vs state
+49.6%
ZIP 66097 location in KS
Location of ZIP 66097 in KS

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 66097 is worth $260,488 — 9.8% above the Topeka, KS median. Over the past year, values have risen 10.2%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,687[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Jefferson County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
995[3]
Median household income
$66,369[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Jefferson County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-52[5]
Moved in
536
Moved out
588

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
1
  • Jefferson Co North High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Jefferson County North

    135 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,317
Loan principal$208,391
Down payment$52,098
Total interest paid$265,791

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,758
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
22nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 66097?
The typical home in 66097 is worth $260,488, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 66097?
Home values in 66097 are up 10.2% over the past year, and up 8.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 66097?
The effective property tax rate in 66097 is 1.0% — roughly $2,687 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 66097?
ZIP code 66097 has a population of 995 and a median household income of $66,369.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Grantville CDP, KS

    Typical home
    $261,387
    Gross yield
  • Valley Falls, KS

    Typical home
    $256,579
    Gross yield
  • Delia, KS

    Typical home
    $265,115
    Gross yield
  • Newbury CDP, KS

    Typical home
    $251,060
    Gross yield
  • Ozawkie, KS

    Typical home
    $250,581
    Gross yield
  • Overbrook, KS

    Typical home
    $271,313
    Gross yield

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