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 High-density area
- $74,740
- Median income Near-median income area
- $225,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 64118 (Kansas City, MO) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.8 in 2023 to 239.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,111. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $225,300 (18% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $1,179; 59.4% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clay County, so 64118 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 64118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64118.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
137 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
82 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 64118?
36.4
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
8.2%
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?
$74,740
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
19,213housing units
19,213
Total Housing Units
17,772
Occupied Units
1,441
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,300
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 64118
Kansas City (64118)
40,191 residents
- 64119
Kansas City (64119)
27,341 residents
- 64151
Kansas City (64151)
24,134 residents
- 64155
Kansas City (64155)
21,901 residents
- 64116 15,318
Kansas City (64116)
15,318 residents
- 64117 14,017
Kansas City (64117)
14,017 residents
- 64106 7,701
Kansas City (64106)
7,701 residents
- 64158 5,161
Kansas City (64158)
5,161 residents
- 64150 3,048
Riverside (64150)
3,048 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64118 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64158
Kansas City (64158)
$105,043 median income
- 64155
Kansas City (64155)
$97,471 median income
- 64151
Kansas City (64151)
$92,876 median income
- 64119
Kansas City (64119)
$83,929 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
- 64150
Riverside (64150)
$58,846 median income
- 64106
Kansas City (64106)
$52,564 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64118, 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 (40,191 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 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.
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