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U.S. ZIP Code · KS66611

Shawnee County · Topeka, KS

Typical home value

$160,079[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.1%
5-year / yr
+7.4%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-43.6%
vs metro
-32.5%
vs state
-8.0%
ZIP 66611 location in KS
Location of ZIP 66611 in KS

Price history

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

The typical home in 66611 is worth $160,079 — 32.5% below the Topeka, KS median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,187 a month — a 8.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,187[2]
Gross yield
8.9%[2]
Cap rate
5.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,102[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
9,828[3]
Median household income
$55,837[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-71[5]
Moved in
3,423
Moved out
3,494

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Jardine Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Topeka Public Schools

    714 students

  • Jardine Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Topeka Public Schools

    512 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 yield8.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.3%
Annual rent$14,245

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$809
Loan principal$128,063
Down payment$32,016
Total interest paid$163,338

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 ratio0.94
Monthly cost to own$1,118
Monthly rent$1,187

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
59th percentile[1]
Rental yield
71st percentile[2]
Property tax
69th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 66611?
The typical home in 66611 is worth $160,079, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 66611?
Home values in 66611 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 7.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 66611?
A typical home in 66611 rents for about $1,187 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 66611?
The effective property tax rate in 66611 is 1.3% — roughly $2,102 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 66611?
ZIP code 66611 has a population of 9,828 and a median household income of $55,837.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Topeka, KS

    Typical home
    $159,285
    Gross yield
    8.6%
  • Topeka, KS

    Typical home
    $157,626
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Denison, KS

    Typical home
    $165,463
    Gross yield
  • Eskridge, KS

    Typical home
    $176,755
    Gross yield
  • Topeka, KS

    Typical home
    $135,733
    Gross yield
    9.7%
  • Alta Vista, KS

    Typical home
    $185,088
    Gross yield

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