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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
$59,601
Median income
$186,900
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $29,927. Poverty here runs at 20.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. Housing costs here run $186,900 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,077 a month; 53.0% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clay County, letting you compare 64117 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64117?

36.4

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 65.2%
African American 18.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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

$29,927

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64117 ranks nationally

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

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

$59,601 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,848

Total Housing Units

6,369

Occupied Units

479

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.0%
Renter 47.0%

$186,900

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64117 ranks #5 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 64117 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 64117 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.