ZIP Code 64117
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Kansas City · Clay County · Missouri
- Population
- 14,017
- Median income
- $59,601
- Median home value
- $186,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.4%
- Land area
- 15.6 sq mi
899/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.4
Chicago
ZIP code 64117 in Kansas City, Missouri has a population of 14,017. The median household income is $59,601, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $186,900, 33% below the US average. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 64117 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.6 square miles in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri. The area is home to 14,017 residents, producing a population density of 899 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 64117 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64117 sits at $59,601 (11% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $29,927. The poverty rate stands at 20.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $186,900 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,077 per month, and 53.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 64117 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 64117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$29,927
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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