Kansas City, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64117
Clay County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,017
- 899/sq mi High-density area
- $59,601
- Median income Below-median income area
- $186,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kansas City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 899
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64117 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 64117 (Kansas City, MO) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.2 in 2023 to 246.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 64117 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri, home to 14,017 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 899 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64117 reports a modest median household income of $59,601 (11% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,927. The poverty rate is 20.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $186,900 (2% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $1,077; 53.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clay County, so 64117 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 64117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64117.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
15 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 64117, 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
14,017
Population
15.6
Area (sq mi)
899
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64117?
36.4
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
10.7%
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?
$59,601
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$29,927
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64117 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)
$59,601 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
6,848housing units
6,848
Total Housing Units
6,369
Occupied Units
479
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$186,900
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,077
Median Rent
1969
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64117 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.2% | 160 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 175 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 202 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 233 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 246 |
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 182 business establishments in ZIP 64117, employing approximately 17,630 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,602,468,000.
182
Businesses
17,630
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 14.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 12.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 14 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.2% |
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 64117 vs 64120 →
ZIP 64117 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64118
Kansas City (64118)
40,191 residents
- 64119
Kansas City (64119)
27,341 residents
- 64127
Kansas City (64127)
17,332 residents
- 64116 15,318
Kansas City (64116)
15,318 residents
- 64117 14,017
Kansas City (64117)
14,017 residents
- 64124 12,639
Kansas City (64124)
12,639 residents
- 64123 10,387
Kansas City (64123)
10,387 residents
- 64126 6,514
Kansas City (64126)
6,514 residents
- 64125 1,953
Kansas City (64125)
1,953 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64117 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64117 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64119
Kansas City (64119)
$83,929 median income
- 64120
Kansas City (64120)
$76,833 median income
- 64118
Kansas City (64118)
$74,740 median income
- 64116
Kansas City (64116)
$64,123 median income
- 64117
Kansas City (64117)
$59,601 median income
- 64123
Kansas City (64123)
$54,443 median income
- 64161
Kansas City (64161)
$53,333 median income
- 64124
Kansas City (64124)
$46,241 median income
- 64125
Kansas City (64125)
$41,983 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64117 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64120 | Kansas City, MO | 369 | 2.4 mi |
| 64119 | Kansas City, MO | 27,341 | 3.1 mi |
| 64123 | Kansas City, MO | 10,387 | 3.5 mi |
| 64116 | Kansas City, MO | 15,318 | 3.0 mi |
| 64124 | Kansas City, MO | 12,639 | 4.1 mi |
| 64161 | Kansas City, MO | 388 | 3.9 mi |
| 64125 | Kansas City, MO | 1,953 | 4.4 mi |
| 64127 | Kansas City, MO | 17,332 | 5.3 mi |
| 64118 | Kansas City, MO | 40,191 | 4.3 mi |
| 64126 | Kansas City, MO | 6,514 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64117, 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 (14,017 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 64117 in?
ZIP code 64117 (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 64117?
ZIP code 64117 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 14,017 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64117?
The median household income in ZIP 64117 is $59,601, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64117?
The median home value in ZIP 64117 is $186,900, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64117?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64117 is White at 65.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64117?
ZIP code 64117 has 182 business establishments employing approximately 17,630 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64117?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64117 are: Accommodation and food services (32), Retail trade (27), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64117?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64117 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 64117?
In ZIP code 64117, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 64117?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64117 is 19.5 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 64117?
In ZIP code 64117, approximately 53.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64117?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64117 is 20.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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