Belton, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64012
Cass County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,260
- 221/sq mi High-density area
- $71,814
- Median income Near-median income area
- $221,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 221
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64012 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 64012 (Belton, MO) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.7 in 2023 to 247.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 64012 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belton, Cass County, Missouri, with 27,260 residents across 123.5 square miles, a density of 221 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64012 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,814 (7% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,244. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $221,200 (16% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 65.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,290.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cass County, so 64012 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 64012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belton, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64012.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Construction
Construction
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64012, Belton, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,260
Population
123.5
Area (sq mi)
221
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64012?
39.5
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$71,814
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$41,244
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64012 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Belton, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,814 Top 33% higher than 67% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,155housing units
13,155
Total Housing Units
12,411
Occupied Units
744
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,200
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,290
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64012 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 167 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 189 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 219 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 240 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 248 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 601 business establishments in ZIP 64012, employing approximately 8,525 people with a combined annual payroll of $428,774,000.
601
Businesses
8,525
Employees
$428.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 90 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 80 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 80 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.5% |
| Information | 8 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 64012 vs 64147 →
ZIP 64012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64012
Belton (64012)
27,260 residents
- 64030
Grandview (64030)
24,422 residents
- 64083
Raymore (64083)
20,995 residents
- 66224
Overland Park (66224)
11,917 residents
- 64137 10,554
Kansas City (64137)
10,554 residents
- 66085 7,779
Stilwell (66085)
7,779 residents
- 64145 5,389
Kansas City (64145)
5,389 residents
- 64734 2,004
Cleveland (64734)
2,004 residents
- 64146 1,376
Kansas City (64146)
1,376 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64012 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66224
Overland Park (66224)
$188,004 median income
- 66085
Stilwell (66085)
$152,500 median income
- 64083
Raymore (64083)
$101,667 median income
- 64145
Kansas City (64145)
$95,159 median income
- 64149
Kansas City (64149)
$91,250 median income
- 64734
Cleveland (64734)
$88,274 median income
- 64012 $71,814
Belton (64012)
$71,814 median income
- 64146 $66,481
Kansas City (64146)
$66,481 median income
- 64137 $66,036
Kansas City (64137)
$66,036 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64012 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64147 | Kansas City, MO | 769 | 4.6 mi |
| 66085 | Stilwell, KS | 7,779 | 5.4 mi |
| 64083 | Raymore, MO | 20,995 | 5.6 mi |
| 64030 | Grandview, MO | 24,422 | 6.6 mi |
| 64146 | Kansas City, MO | 1,376 | 7.1 mi |
| 64145 | Kansas City, MO | 5,389 | 6.6 mi |
| 66224 | Overland Park, KS | 11,917 | 6.7 mi |
| 64137 | Kansas City, MO | 10,554 | 10.3 mi |
| 64734 | Cleveland, MO | 2,004 | 9.4 mi |
| 64149 | Kansas City, MO | 343 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64012, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,260 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 64012 in?
ZIP code 64012 (Belton) is located in Cass County, Missouri. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64012?
ZIP code 64012 in Belton, MO has a population of 27,260 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64012?
The median household income in ZIP 64012 is $71,814, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64012?
The median home value in ZIP 64012 is $221,200, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64012 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64012?
ZIP code 64012 has 601 business establishments employing approximately 8,525 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64012?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64012 are: Retail trade (90), Construction (80), Health care and social assistance (80). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64012?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64012 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64012?
In ZIP code 64012, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 64012?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64012 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64012?
In ZIP code 64012, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64012 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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