PlainZIP

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
$98,323
Median income
$214,800
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $38,478. Local economic indicators show a 8.5% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $214,800 for a typical home value (12% above the state average), with rent averaging $970 a month; 82.6% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 64016 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 64016?

36.0

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

$38,478

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64016 ranks nationally

Buckner, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$98,323 Top 20% higher than 80% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,839

Total Housing Units

1,734

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$214,800

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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

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ZIP 64016 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64016 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 64016 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

64055 standard
Independence, MO
Pop: 33,858
64133 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 33,780
64015 standard
Blue Springs, MO
Pop: 31,217
64138 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 25,294
64014 standard
Blue Springs, MO
Pop: 24,797
64030 standard
Grandview, MO
Pop: 24,422

Related Areas

Jackson County Buckner, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.