PlainZIP

Kansas City, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64116

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

15,318
545/sq mi
$64,123
Median income
$240,900
Median home value
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kansas City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
545
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64116 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64116 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri, home to 15,318 residents across 28.1 square miles, a density of 545 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64116 reports a modest median household income of $64,123 (4% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $44,957. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. Median home value sits at $240,900 (26% above the state average), median rent at $1,225 a month, and owner-occupancy at 44.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 64116 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clay County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 64116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64116.

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 64116, 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

15,318

Population

28.1

Area (sq mi)

545

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64116?

36.8

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 64.4%
African American 14.2%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$64,123

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$44,957

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64116 ranks nationally

Kansas City, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,123 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,579

Total Housing Units

8,753

Occupied Units

826

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.3%
Renter 55.7%

$240,900

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,225

Median Rent

1973

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64116 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 167
2021 +13.3% 189
2022 +13.5% 214
2023 +12.6% 241
2024 +6.9% 258

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 1,090 business establishments in ZIP 64116, employing approximately 31,957 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,149,926,000.

1,090

Businesses

31,957

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 144 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 125 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 108 9.9%
Manufacturing 92 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 80 7.3%
Construction 78 7.2%
Retail trade 77 7.1%
Finance and insurance 75 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 6.4%
Other services (except public administration) 70 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 61 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 61 5.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 1.4%
Educational services 14 1.3%
Information 10 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 0.8%

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 64116 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 64116 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 64116 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 64116 ranks #5 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
66115 Kansas City, KS 0 2.0 mi
64106 Kansas City, MO 7,701 3.0 mi
64105 Kansas City, MO 3,505 3.2 mi
64118 Kansas City, MO 40,191 4.4 mi
64117 Kansas City, MO 14,017 3.0 mi
64101 Kansas City, MO 339 3.4 mi
64108 Kansas City, MO 7,584 4.5 mi
64124 Kansas City, MO 12,639 3.4 mi
64120 Kansas City, MO 369 3.4 mi
64150 Riverside, MO 3,048 3.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clay County

64118 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 40,191
64068 standard
Liberty, MO
Pop: 36,280
64119 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 27,341
64155 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 21,901
64024 standard
Excelsior Springs, MO
Pop: 16,230
64157 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 16,122

Related Areas

Clay County Kansas City, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64116 in? ▼
ZIP code 64116 (Kansas City) 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 64116? ▼
ZIP code 64116 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 15,318 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64116? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64116 is $64,123, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64116? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64116 is $240,900, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64116? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64116 is White at 64.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64116? ▼
ZIP code 64116 has 1,090 business establishments employing approximately 31,957 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64116? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64116 are: Wholesale trade (144), Professional, scientific, and technical services (125), Health care and social assistance (108). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64116? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64116 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 64116? ▼
In ZIP code 64116, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.4% 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 64116? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64116 is 18.1 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 64116? ▼
In ZIP code 64116, approximately 44.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64116? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64116 is 10.1% 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.