Buckner, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64016
Jackson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,713
- 56/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $98,323
- Median income Above-median income area
- $214,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buckner pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 56
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64016 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 64016 (Buckner, MO) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.7 in 2023 to 254.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 64016 covers 84.2 square miles in Buckner, Jackson County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,713 residents on file, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64016 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,323 (47% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,478. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $214,800 (12% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $970; 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 64016 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 64016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buckner, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64016.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 64016, Buckner, 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
4,713
Population
84.2
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64016?
36.0
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
1.1%
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?
$98,323
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$38,478
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64016 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Buckner, 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)
$98,323 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
1,839housing units
1,839
Total Housing Units
1,734
Occupied Units
105
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,800
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$970
Median Rent
1974
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64016 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.9% | 179 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 200 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 221 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 245 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 254 |
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 76 business establishments in ZIP 64016, employing approximately 591 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,805,000.
76
Businesses
591
Employees
$27.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 27.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 14.5% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 11.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.0% |
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 64016 vs 64088 →
ZIP 64016 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64014
Blue Springs (64014)
24,797 residents
- 64056
Independence (64056)
16,576 residents
- 64029
Grain Valley (64029)
16,574 residents
- 64057
Independence (64057)
14,141 residents
- 64075
Oak Grove (64075)
11,810 residents
- 64058 6,659
Independence (64058)
6,659 residents
- 64016 4,713
Buckner (64016)
4,713 residents
- 64077 1,940
Orrick (64077)
1,940 residents
- 64088 1,378
Sibley (64088)
1,378 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64016 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64016 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64088
Sibley (64088)
$101,645 median income
- 64016
Buckner (64016)
$98,323 median income
- 64029
Grain Valley (64029)
$91,704 median income
- 64014
Blue Springs (64014)
$90,337 median income
- 64058
Independence (64058)
$82,192 median income
- 64066
Levasy (64066)
$82,083 median income
- 64075
Oak Grove (64075)
$81,573 median income
- 64077
Orrick (64077)
$75,956 median income
- 64074
Napoleon (64074)
$75,469 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64016 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64088 | Sibley, MO | 1,378 | 3.2 mi |
| 64066 | Levasy, MO | 38 | 4.9 mi |
| 64056 | Independence, MO | 16,576 | 5.5 mi |
| 64029 | Grain Valley, MO | 16,574 | 7.7 mi |
| 64014 | Blue Springs, MO | 24,797 | 7.9 mi |
| 64058 | Independence, MO | 6,659 | 6.5 mi |
| 64057 | Independence, MO | 14,141 | 6.8 mi |
| 64074 | Napoleon, MO | 638 | 7.8 mi |
| 64075 | Oak Grove, MO | 11,810 | 8.9 mi |
| 64077 | Orrick, MO | 1,940 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64016, 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 (4,713 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 64016 in?
ZIP code 64016 (Buckner) is located in Jackson County, Missouri. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64016?
ZIP code 64016 in Buckner, MO has a population of 4,713 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64016?
The median household income in ZIP 64016 is $98,323, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64016?
The median home value in ZIP 64016 is $214,800, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64016?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64016 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64016?
ZIP code 64016 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 591 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64016?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64016 are: Construction (21), Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64016?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64016 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 64016?
In ZIP code 64016, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 64016?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64016 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64016?
In ZIP code 64016, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64016?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64016 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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