Kansas City, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64120
Jackson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 369
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,833
- Median income Near-median income area
- $38,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 59.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kansas City pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Lowest
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 8%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64120 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 64120 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, home to just 369 residents across 21.2 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64120 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,833 (15% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,776. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $38,000 (80% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $1,737; owner occupancy is 7.5%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 64120 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 64120
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64120.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
99 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
58 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
52 establishments
- Retail trade 26
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
24 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 64120, 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
369
Population
21.2
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64120?
29.5
Median Age
71.0%
Male
29.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$76,833
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$66,776
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 64120 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)
$76,833 Top 26% higher than 74% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
487housing units
487
Total Housing Units
412
Occupied Units
75
Vacant Units
1.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$38,000
Median Home Value
-80% vs state ZIP avg
$1,737
Median Rent
2012
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 374 business establishments in ZIP 64120, employing approximately 14,065 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,082,316,000.
374
Businesses
14,065
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 99 | 26.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 58 | 15.5% |
| Manufacturing | 52 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 22 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 3.5% |
| Utilities | 9 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 1.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 64120 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64119
Kansas City (64119)
27,341 residents
- 64127
Kansas City (64127)
17,332 residents
- 64116
Kansas City (64116)
15,318 residents
- 64117
Kansas City (64117)
14,017 residents
- 64124
Kansas City (64124)
12,639 residents
- 64123 10,387
Kansas City (64123)
10,387 residents
- 64106 7,701
Kansas City (64106)
7,701 residents
- 64126 6,514
Kansas City (64126)
6,514 residents
- 64053 5,319
Independence (64053)
5,319 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64120 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64120 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
- 64116
Kansas City (64116)
$64,123 median income
- 64117
Kansas City (64117)
$59,601 median income
- 64123
Kansas City (64123)
$54,443 median income
- 64106
Kansas City (64106)
$52,564 median income
- 64053
Independence (64053)
$47,285 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 64120 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64123 | Kansas City, MO | 10,387 | 1.2 mi |
| 64117 | Kansas City, MO | 14,017 | 2.4 mi |
| 64125 | Kansas City, MO | 1,953 | 2.1 mi |
| 64124 | Kansas City, MO | 12,639 | 2.1 mi |
| 64126 | Kansas City, MO | 6,514 | 3.0 mi |
| 64127 | Kansas City, MO | 17,332 | 3.1 mi |
| 64053 | Independence, MO | 5,319 | 3.1 mi |
| 64116 | Kansas City, MO | 15,318 | 3.4 mi |
| 64106 | Kansas City, MO | 7,701 | 3.5 mi |
| 64119 | Kansas City, MO | 27,341 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64120, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 64120 in?
ZIP code 64120 (Kansas City) is located in Jackson County, Missouri. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64120?
ZIP code 64120 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 369 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64120?
The median household income in ZIP 64120 is $76,833, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64120?
The median home value in ZIP 64120 is $38,000, which is 86% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64120?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64120 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64120?
ZIP code 64120 has 374 business establishments employing approximately 14,065 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64120?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64120 are: Wholesale trade (99), Transportation and warehousing (58), Manufacturing (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64120?
In ZIP code 64120, 77.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64120?
In ZIP code 64120, approximately 7.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 92.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64120?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64120 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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