PlainZIP

Lees Summit, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64081

Jackson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

23,144
626/sq mi
$102,119
Median income
$356,500
Median home value
52.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lees Summit pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
626
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64081 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64081 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lees Summit, Jackson County, Missouri, with 23,144 residents across 36.9 square miles, a density of 626 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64081 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,119 (53% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $51,445. Poverty here runs at 2.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. Housing costs here run $356,500 for a typical home value (87% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,627 a month; 71.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 29 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 64081 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 64081

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lees Summit, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64081.

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 64081, Lees Summit, 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

23,144

Population

36.9

Area (sq mi)

626

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64081?

40.1

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 77.6%
African American 10.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$102,119

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$51,445

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64081 ranks nationally

Lees Summit, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,119 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,001

Total Housing Units

10,358

Occupied Units

643

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$356,500

Median Home Value

+87% vs state

$1,627

Median Rent

1995

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64081 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 163
2021 +12.7% 183
2022 +12.9% 207
2023 +8.0% 224
2024 +9.0% 244

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 599 business establishments in ZIP 64081, employing approximately 9,391 people with a combined annual payroll of $459,254,000.

599

Businesses

9,391

Employees

$459.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 84 14.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 76 12.7%
Construction 65 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 62 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 53 8.8%
Finance and insurance 41 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 39 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 5.7%
Manufacturing 32 5.3%
Wholesale trade 25 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.2%
Information 10 1.7%
Educational services 10 1.7%
Utilities 4 0.7%

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 64081 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 64081 ranks #2 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 64081 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 64081 ranks #4 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
64082 Lees Summit, MO 14,456 2.9 mi
64065 Lees Summit, MO 27 3.2 mi
64063 Lees Summit, MO 20,374 2.8 mi
64139 Kansas City, MO 1,762 4.1 mi
64134 Kansas City, MO 21,973 4.7 mi
64149 Kansas City, MO 343 4.5 mi
64136 Kansas City, MO 2,153 7.2 mi
64086 Lees Summit, MO 21,925 6.3 mi
64064 Lees Summit, MO 16,223 5.6 mi
64138 Kansas City, MO 25,294 5.6 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 Lees Summit, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64081 in? ▼
ZIP code 64081 (Lees Summit) 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 64081? ▼
ZIP code 64081 in Lees Summit, MO has a population of 23,144 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64081? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64081 is $102,119, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64081? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64081 is $356,500, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64081? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64081 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64081? ▼
ZIP code 64081 has 599 business establishments employing approximately 9,391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64081? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64081 are: Retail trade (84), Professional, scientific, and technical services (76), Construction (65). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64081? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64081 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 64081? ▼
In ZIP code 64081, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.4% 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 64081? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64081 is 28.8 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 64081? ▼
In ZIP code 64081, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64081? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64081 is 2.7% 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.