Kansas City, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64126
Jackson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,514
- 1,011/sq mi High-density area
- $39,934
- Median income Below-median income area
- $57,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.1%
- 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.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,011
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64126 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 64126 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, home to 6,514 residents across 6.4 square miles, a density of 1,011 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64126 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,934 (40% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,330. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $57,200 (70% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $1,033; owner occupancy is 60.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 64126 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 64126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64126.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 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 64126, 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
6,514
Population
6.4
Area (sq mi)
1,011
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64126?
31.6
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
33.7%
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?
$39,934
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$17,330
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64126 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)
$39,934 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
2,861housing units
2,861
Total Housing Units
2,561
Occupied Units
300
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$57,200
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$1,033
Median Rent
1951
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 98 business establishments in ZIP 64126, employing approximately 1,331 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,957,000.
98
Businesses
1,331
Employees
$79.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17 | 17.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 10 | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.1% |
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 64126 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
- 64128
Kansas City (64128)
11,613 residents
- 64123
Kansas City (64123)
10,387 residents
- 64129
Kansas City (64129)
9,486 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 64126 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64126 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
- 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
- 64126
Kansas City (64126)
$39,934 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64126 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64125 | Kansas City, MO | 1,953 | 1.1 mi |
| 64129 | Kansas City, MO | 9,486 | 2.8 mi |
| 64127 | Kansas City, MO | 17,332 | 2.3 mi |
| 64053 | Independence, MO | 5,319 | 2.2 mi |
| 64123 | Kansas City, MO | 10,387 | 2.2 mi |
| 64120 | Kansas City, MO | 369 | 3.0 mi |
| 64124 | Kansas City, MO | 12,639 | 2.6 mi |
| 64052 | Independence, MO | 20,911 | 2.7 mi |
| 64128 | Kansas City, MO | 11,613 | 2.7 mi |
| 64054 | Independence, MO | 3,731 | 3.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64126, 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 (6,514 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 64126 in?
ZIP code 64126 (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 64126?
ZIP code 64126 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 6,514 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64126?
The median household income in ZIP 64126 is $39,934, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64126?
The median home value in ZIP 64126 is $57,200, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64126?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64126 is Two or More Ethnicities at 28.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64126?
ZIP code 64126 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 1,331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64126?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64126 are: Manufacturing (17), Wholesale trade (13), Retail trade (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64126?
In ZIP code 64126, 41.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.1% 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 64126?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64126 is 23.9 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 64126?
In ZIP code 64126, approximately 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64126?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64126 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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