ZIP Code 64081
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Lees Summit · Jackson County · Missouri
- Population
- 23,144
- Median income
- $102,119
- Median home value
- $356,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.4%
- Land area
- 36.9 sq mi
626/sq mi
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
Chicago
ZIP code 64081 in Lees Summit, Missouri has a population of 23,144. The median household income is $102,119, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $356,500, 28% above the US average. 52.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 64081 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.9 square miles in Lees Summit, Jackson County, Missouri. The area is home to 23,144 residents, producing a population density of 626 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 64081 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64081 sits at $102,119 (53% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $51,445. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $356,500 (87% above the state average) with median rent at $1,627 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64081 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 64081 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 64081
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64081.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 64081?
40.1
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
3.9%
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?
$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
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?
11,001
Total Housing Units
10,358
Occupied Units
643
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 64081 vs 64082 →
| 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 |
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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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