Kansas City, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64124
Jackson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,639
- 2,866/sq mi High-density area
- $46,241
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kansas City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,866
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64124 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 64124 (Kansas City, MO) fell -7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 339.3 in 2023 to 315.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 64124 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, home to 12,639 residents across 4.4 square miles, a density of 2,866 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64124 reports a modest median household income of $46,241 (31% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,676. The poverty rate is 21.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,000 (41% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $970; owner occupancy is 47.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 64124 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 64124
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64124.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 12
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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 64124, 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
12,639
Population
4.4
Area (sq mi)
2,866
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64124?
30.9
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
31.6%
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?
$46,241
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$23,676
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64124 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)
$46,241 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
4,867housing units
4,867
Total Housing Units
4,138
Occupied Units
729
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,000
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$970
Median Rent
1938
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
-7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
315
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+215%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64124 have decreased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.1% | 219 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 245 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 278 |
| 2023 | +21.9% | 339 |
| 2024 | -7.2% | 315 |
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 162 business establishments in ZIP 64124, employing approximately 1,939 people with a combined annual payroll of $75,157,000.
162
Businesses
1,939
Employees
$75.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 26.5% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 19.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 8 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
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 64124 vs 64127 →
ZIP 64124 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64127
Kansas City (64127)
17,332 residents
- 64124
Kansas City (64124)
12,639 residents
- 64128
Kansas City (64128)
11,613 residents
- 64123
Kansas City (64123)
10,387 residents
- 64109
Kansas City (64109)
9,931 residents
- 64106
Kansas City (64106)
7,701 residents
- 64126 6,514
Kansas City (64126)
6,514 residents
- 64105 3,505
Kansas City (64105)
3,505 residents
- 64125 1,953
Kansas City (64125)
1,953 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64124 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64124 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64120
Kansas City (64120)
$76,833 median income
- 64105
Kansas City (64105)
$67,235 median income
- 64123
Kansas City (64123)
$54,443 median income
- 64106
Kansas City (64106)
$52,564 median income
- 64124
Kansas City (64124)
$46,241 median income
- 64125
Kansas City (64125)
$41,983 median income
- 64109
Kansas City (64109)
$41,943 median income
- 64126
Kansas City (64126)
$39,934 median income
- 64128
Kansas City (64128)
$36,088 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64124 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64127 | Kansas City, MO | 17,332 | 1.3 mi |
| 64123 | Kansas City, MO | 10,387 | 1.0 mi |
| 64106 | Kansas City, MO | 7,701 | 1.8 mi |
| 64128 | Kansas City, MO | 11,613 | 2.9 mi |
| 64125 | Kansas City, MO | 1,953 | 2.4 mi |
| 64120 | Kansas City, MO | 369 | 2.1 mi |
| 64105 | Kansas City, MO | 3,505 | 2.8 mi |
| 64126 | Kansas City, MO | 6,514 | 2.6 mi |
| 64101 | Kansas City, MO | 339 | 3.3 mi |
| 64109 | Kansas City, MO | 9,931 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64124, 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 (12,639 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 64124 in?
ZIP code 64124 (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 64124?
ZIP code 64124 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 12,639 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64124?
The median household income in ZIP 64124 is $46,241, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64124?
The median home value in ZIP 64124 is $112,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64124?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64124 is White at 34.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64124?
ZIP code 64124 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 1,939 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64124?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64124 are: Health care and social assistance (43), Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64124?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64124 decreased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 64124?
In ZIP code 64124, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 64124?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64124 is 21.5 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 64124?
In ZIP code 64124, approximately 47.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64124?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64124 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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