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 High-density area
- $102,119
- Median income Above-median income area
- $356,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 64081 (Lees Summit, MO) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.5 in 2023 to 243.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,445. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.7% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $356,500 (87% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 71.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,627.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 64081 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 64081
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lees Summit, MO
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$51,445
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64081 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Lees Summit, 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)
$102,119 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
11,001housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 64081 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64138
Kansas City (64138)
25,294 residents
- 64081
Lees Summit (64081)
23,144 residents
- 64134
Kansas City (64134)
21,973 residents
- 64086
Lees Summit (64086)
21,925 residents
- 64063
Lees Summit (64063)
20,374 residents
- 64064
Lees Summit (64064)
16,223 residents
- 64082
Lees Summit (64082)
14,456 residents
- 64136 2,153
Kansas City (64136)
2,153 residents
- 64139 1,762
Kansas City (64139)
1,762 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64081 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64081 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64082
Lees Summit (64082)
$131,453 median income
- 64139
Kansas City (64139)
$122,686 median income
- 64064
Lees Summit (64064)
$117,674 median income
- 64081
Lees Summit (64081)
$102,119 median income
- 64086
Lees Summit (64086)
$102,099 median income
- 64149
Kansas City (64149)
$91,250 median income
- 64063
Lees Summit (64063)
$80,459 median income
- 64138
Kansas City (64138)
$58,638 median income
- 64134
Kansas City (64134)
$58,170 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64081, 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 (23,144 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 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.
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