Kansas City, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64106
Jackson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,701
- 1,928/sq mi High-density area
- $52,564
- Median income Below-median income area
- $238,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kansas City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,928
- people per sq mi
- 17%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64106 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 64106 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, home to 7,701 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 1,928 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64106 reports a modest median household income of $52,564 (21% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,568. The poverty rate is 41.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $238,000 (25% above the average Missouri ZIP), with only 17.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,308.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 64106 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 64106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64106.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
134 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
124 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 48
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Retail trade 39
Retail trade
39 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 64106, Kansas City, 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
7,701
Population
4.0
Area (sq mi)
1,928
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64106?
30.6
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
16.3%
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?
$52,564
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$37,568
Per Capita Income
41.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64106 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Kansas City, 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)
$52,564 27th percentile higher than 27% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
6,107housing units
6,107
Total Housing Units
5,468
Occupied Units
639
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,000
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,308
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 604 business establishments in ZIP 64106, employing approximately 16,575 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,572,176,000.
604
Businesses
16,575
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 134 | 22.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 124 | 20.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 20 | 3.3% |
| Information | 20 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.5% |
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 64106 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64127
Kansas City (64127)
17,332 residents
- 64116
Kansas City (64116)
15,318 residents
- 64124
Kansas City (64124)
12,639 residents
- 64123
Kansas City (64123)
10,387 residents
- 64109
Kansas City (64109)
9,931 residents
- 64106
Kansas City (64106)
7,701 residents
- 64108
Kansas City (64108)
7,584 residents
- 64105 3,505
Kansas City (64105)
3,505 residents
- 64101 339
Kansas City (64101)
339 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64106 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64108
Kansas City (64108)
$80,551 median income
- 64105
Kansas City (64105)
$67,235 median income
- 64116
Kansas City (64116)
$64,123 median income
- 64123
Kansas City (64123)
$54,443 median income
- 64106
Kansas City (64106)
$52,564 median income
- 64124
Kansas City (64124)
$46,241 median income
- 64109
Kansas City (64109)
$41,943 median income
- 64127
Kansas City (64127)
$33,111 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64106 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64105 | Kansas City, MO | 3,505 | 1.0 mi |
| 64101 | Kansas City, MO | 339 | 1.5 mi |
| 64108 | Kansas City, MO | 7,584 | 1.6 mi |
| 64124 | Kansas City, MO | 12,639 | 1.8 mi |
| 66118 | Kansas City, KS | 3 | 2.2 mi |
| 64102 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| 64109 | Kansas City, MO | 9,931 | 2.7 mi |
| 64116 | Kansas City, MO | 15,318 | 3.0 mi |
| 64127 | Kansas City, MO | 17,332 | 2.1 mi |
| 64123 | Kansas City, MO | 10,387 | 2.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64106, 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 (7,701 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 64106 in?
ZIP code 64106 (Kansas City) 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 64106?
ZIP code 64106 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 7,701 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64106?
The median household income in ZIP 64106 is $52,564, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64106?
The median home value in ZIP 64106 is $238,000, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64106?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64106 is White at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64106?
ZIP code 64106 has 604 business establishments employing approximately 16,575 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64106?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64106 are: Health care and social assistance (134), Professional, scientific, and technical services (124), Accommodation and food services (70). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64106?
In ZIP code 64106, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% 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 64106?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64106 is 19.6 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 64106?
In ZIP code 64106, approximately 17.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 83.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64106?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64106 is 41.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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