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Kansas City, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64118

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

40,191
1,211/sq mi
$74,740
Median income
$225,300
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
1,211
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64118 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64118 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri, with 40,191 residents across 33.2 square miles, a density of 1,211 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64118 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,740 (12% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $37,111. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. Housing costs here run $225,300 for a typical home value (18% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,179 a month; 59.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 64118 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 64118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64118.

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 64118, 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

40,191

Population

33.2

Area (sq mi)

1,211

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64118?

36.4

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 74.8%
African American 8.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

$74,740

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$37,111

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64118 ranks nationally

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

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

$74,740 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

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

What does housing look like?

19,213

Total Housing Units

17,772

Occupied Units

1,441

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.4%
Renter 40.6%

$225,300

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,179

Median Rent

1976

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64118 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 160
2021 +12.5% 180
2022 +16.3% 209
2023 +9.7% 230
2024 +4.1% 239

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 747 business establishments in ZIP 64118, employing approximately 7,374 people with a combined annual payroll of $315,206,000.

747

Businesses

7,374

Employees

$315.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 137 18.3%
Retail trade 86 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 82 11.0%
Finance and insurance 75 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 71 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 68 9.1%
Construction 61 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.0%
Information 11 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.3%
Wholesale trade 9 1.2%
Educational services 9 1.2%
Manufacturing 8 1.1%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 64118 vs 64151 →

ZIP 64118 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 64118 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 64118 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 64118 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
64151 Kansas City, MO 24,134 3.0 mi
64119 Kansas City, MO 27,341 3.0 mi
64116 Kansas City, MO 15,318 4.4 mi
64155 Kansas City, MO 21,901 4.4 mi
64150 Riverside, MO 3,048 4.2 mi
64117 Kansas City, MO 14,017 4.3 mi
66115 Kansas City, KS 0 5.1 mi
64165 Kansas City, MO 112 7.5 mi
64106 Kansas City, MO 7,701 7.5 mi
64158 Kansas City, MO 5,161 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clay County

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
64116 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 15,318

Related Areas

Clay County Kansas City, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64118 in? ▼
ZIP code 64118 (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 64118? ▼
ZIP code 64118 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 40,191 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64118? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64118 is $74,740, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64118? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64118 is $225,300, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64118? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64118 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64118? ▼
ZIP code 64118 has 747 business establishments employing approximately 7,374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64118? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64118 are: Health care and social assistance (137), Retail trade (86), Other services (except public administration) (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64118? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64118 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 64118? ▼
In ZIP code 64118, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 64118? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64118 is 22.7 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 64118? ▼
In ZIP code 64118, approximately 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64118? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64118 is 11.2% 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.