ZIP Code 64068

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Liberty · Clay County · Missouri

Population
36,280

162/sq mi

Median income
$92,297

▲ 21% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$284,500

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.8%

Median age 38.4

Land area
223.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 64068 in Liberty, Missouri has a population of 36,280. The median household income is $92,297, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $284,500, 2% above the US average. 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 223.7 square miles in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri. The area is home to 36,280 residents, producing a population density of 162 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 64068 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64068 sits at $92,297 (38% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $41,360. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $284,500 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $1,158 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 64068 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 64068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64068.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64068, Liberty, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

36,280

Population

223.7

Area (sq mi)

162

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64068?

38.4

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$92,297

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$41,360

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%

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

What does housing look like?

14,897

Total Housing Units

14,220

Occupied Units

677

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$284,500

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$1,158

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64068 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 158
2021 +13.1% 178
2022 +13.1% 202
2023 +9.4% 221
2024 +5.9% 234

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 1,060 business establishments in ZIP 64068, employing approximately 16,921 people with a combined annual payroll of $864,941,000.

1,060

Businesses

16,921

Employees

$864.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 169 15.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 123 11.6%
Retail trade 117 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 108 10.2%
Construction 102 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 88 8.3%
Finance and insurance 82 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 48 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 40 3.8%
Wholesale trade 39 3.7%
Manufacturing 27 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 2.2%
Educational services 21 2.0%
Information 12 1.1%

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 64068 vs 64157 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
64157 Kansas City, MO 16,122 4.6 mi
64072 Missouri City, MO 239 5.3 mi
64158 Kansas City, MO 5,161 5.3 mi
64060 Kearney, MO 13,042 7.6 mi
64167 Kansas City, MO 353 6.4 mi
64156 Kansas City, MO 5,404 7.4 mi
64161 Kansas City, MO 388 7.5 mi
64058 Independence, MO 6,659 7.1 mi
64050 Independence, MO 22,178 10.0 mi
64119 Kansas City, MO 27,341 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64068 in?
ZIP code 64068 (Liberty) is located in Clay County, Missouri. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64068?
ZIP code 64068 in Liberty, MO has a population of 36,280 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64068?
The median household income in ZIP 64068 is $92,297, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64068?
The median home value in ZIP 64068 is $284,500, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64068?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64068 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64068?
ZIP code 64068 has 1,060 business establishments employing approximately 16,921 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64068?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64068 are: Health care and social assistance (169), Professional, scientific, and technical services (123), Retail trade (117). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64068?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64068 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 64068?
In ZIP code 64068, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% 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 64068?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64068 is 22.9 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 64068?
In ZIP code 64068, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64068?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64068 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Liberty, MO

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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