Topeka, Kansas · ZIP 66605

Topeka — ZIP 66605

Topeka (66605) scores 34/100 — Below Average for Topeka. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $163K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share20%

Property crime share80%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100

Avg math proficiency13%

Avg reading proficiency15%

Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$163K

Median rent$1,132/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$163K

Median Rent

$1,132/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 11 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,024

Violent Crime

1,237

Property Crime

4,787

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Shawnee County, Kansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Shawnee Heights Elem	PK–06	429	39%	41%
Ross Elementary	PK–05	563	8%	8%
Highland Park Central	KG–05	318	8%	8%
Eisenhower Middle School	06–08	440	7%	9%
Highland Park High	09–12	835	2%	8%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

20,592

Median Income

$59K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

37.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 66605 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 66605 has a school score of 44/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 66605 is approximately $163K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 66605 in Topeka has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.