ZIP Code 64124

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Kansas City · Jackson County · Missouri

Population
12,639

2,866/sq mi

Median income
$46,241

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$112,000

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.1%

Median age 30.9

Land area
4.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 64124 in Kansas City, Missouri has a population of 12,639. The median household income is $46,241, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $112,000, 60% below the US average. 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64124 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.4 square miles in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. The area is home to 12,639 residents, producing a population density of 2,866 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 64124 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64124 sits at $46,241 (31% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $23,676. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $112,000 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $970 per month, and 47.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64124 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 64124 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 64124

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64124.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,639

Population

4.4

Area (sq mi)

2,866

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64124?

30.9

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

31.6%

Foreign-Born

White 34.4%
African American 20.1%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%

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

$23,676

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,867

Total Housing Units

4,138

Occupied Units

729

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.4%
Renter 52.6%

$112,000

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$970

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

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 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

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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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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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