Kansas City, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64125
Jackson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,953
- 457/sq mi High-density area
- $41,983
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-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 low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 457
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64125 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 64125 covers 4.3 square miles in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,953 residents on file, a density of 457 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64125 reports a modest median household income of $41,983 (37% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $15,737. The poverty rate is 30.8%, 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 $107,200 (44% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $792; owner occupancy is 68.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 64125 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 64125
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64125.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 64125, 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
1,953
Population
4.3
Area (sq mi)
457
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64125?
21.9
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
20.4%
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?
$41,983
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$15,737
Per Capita Income
30.8%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 64125 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)
$41,983 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
802housing units
802
Total Housing Units
682
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
3.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,200
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$792
Median Rent
1943
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 64125, employing approximately 1,856 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,800,000.
54
Businesses
1,856
Employees
$128.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 24.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 5.6% |
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 64125 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64052
Independence (64052)
20,911 residents
- 64127
Kansas City (64127)
17,332 residents
- 64124
Kansas City (64124)
12,639 residents
- 64123
Kansas City (64123)
10,387 residents
- 64129
Kansas City (64129)
9,486 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
- 64054 3,731
Independence (64054)
3,731 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64125 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64125 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
- 64054
Independence (64054)
$59,719 median income
- 64052
Independence (64052)
$59,007 median income
- 64123
Kansas City (64123)
$54,443 median income
- 64106
Kansas City (64106)
$52,564 median income
- 64129
Kansas City (64129)
$51,310 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 64125 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64126 | Kansas City, MO | 6,514 | 1.1 mi |
| 64053 | Independence, MO | 5,319 | 1.6 mi |
| 64123 | Kansas City, MO | 10,387 | 1.7 mi |
| 64120 | Kansas City, MO | 369 | 2.1 mi |
| 64124 | Kansas City, MO | 12,639 | 2.4 mi |
| 64054 | Independence, MO | 3,731 | 2.9 mi |
| 64129 | Kansas City, MO | 9,486 | 3.9 mi |
| 64127 | Kansas City, MO | 17,332 | 2.7 mi |
| 64052 | Independence, MO | 20,911 | 3.2 mi |
| 64106 | Kansas City, MO | 7,701 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64125, 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 (1,953 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 64125 in?
ZIP code 64125 (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 64125?
ZIP code 64125 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 1,953 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64125?
The median household income in ZIP 64125 is $41,983, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64125?
The median home value in ZIP 64125 is $107,200, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64125?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64125 is White at 40.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 68.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64125?
ZIP code 64125 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 1,856 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64125?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64125 are: Retail trade (13), Manufacturing (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64125?
In ZIP code 64125, 43.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.2% 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 64125?
In ZIP code 64125, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64125?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64125 is 30.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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