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Topeka, KS — ZIP 66612

Population: 1,754 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 66612 (Topeka, KS) is $67,962 — down 18.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $169,750 after a median 88.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $760/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$67,962

Median home value

-18.8%

1-year change

88.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$67,962
1-year appreciation
-18.8%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+43.4%
10-year appreciation
+137.4%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$87,566
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$169,750
Median list price
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$54
1-year sale-price change
+17.1%
Median days on market
88.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
4
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$760/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$703/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$879/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,092/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Kansas City, Topeka Public Schools
Schools include
500 Reach, Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School, Topeka High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A10
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.4 in
Annual snowfall
14.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
196
Days with Moderate air quality
159
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
164

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
247
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
44,921
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,843

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (0 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS, STORMONT VAIL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-322 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
69.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.9%
Median annual property tax
$795
Households with broadband internet
54.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
78,906
Average weekly wage
$1,106
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
153

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 66612State medianUS median
Median home value$67,962$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$169,750$230,000$325,000
Median days on market89 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$760/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$795$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 66612?
$67,962.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 66612?
$169,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 66612?
Median days on market: 88.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 66612?
Typical rent: $760/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 66612?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, tornado, coldWave.
Is ZIP 66612 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A10.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 66612?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 66612?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 66612?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 66612?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 66612 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 66612?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 66612?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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