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Kansas City, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64127

Jackson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,332
1,599/sq mi
$33,111
Median income
$91,200
Median home value
9.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kansas City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,599
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64127 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, home to 17,332 residents across 10.8 square miles, a density of 1,599 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64127 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,111 (50% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $20,404. Local economic indicators show a 40.9% poverty rate alongside 9.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $91,200 (52% below the state average); renters pay a median of $928 monthly, and 45.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 64127, plus 6 more within Jackson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 64127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64127.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64127, 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

17,332

Population

10.8

Area (sq mi)

1,599

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64127?

35.0

Median Age

43.0%

Male

57.0%

Female

18.9%

Foreign-Born

White 18.1%
African American 40.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%

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?

$33,111

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$20,404

Per Capita Income

40.9%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64127 ranks nationally

Kansas City, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$33,111 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,813

Total Housing Units

7,435

Occupied Units

1,378

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.5%
Renter 54.5%

$91,200

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$928

Median Rent

1949

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

-1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64127 have decreased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +22.6% 196
2021 +11.0% 217
2022 +13.9% 247
2023 +17.4% 290
2024 -1.7% 285

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 286 business establishments in ZIP 64127, employing approximately 4,221 people with a combined annual payroll of $212,203,000.

286

Businesses

4,221

Employees

$212.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 55 19.2%
Retail trade 51 17.8%
Other services (except public administration) 38 13.3%
Construction 26 9.1%
Manufacturing 26 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 22 7.7%
Wholesale trade 21 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.8%
Finance and insurance 7 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.1%
Information 5 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 1.1%

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 64127 vs 64124 →

ZIP 64127 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64127 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 64127 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 64127 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
64124 Kansas City, MO 12,639 1.3 mi
64128 Kansas City, MO 11,613 1.6 mi
64123 Kansas City, MO 10,387 1.9 mi
64126 Kansas City, MO 6,514 2.3 mi
64106 Kansas City, MO 7,701 2.1 mi
64109 Kansas City, MO 9,931 2.2 mi
64108 Kansas City, MO 7,584 2.5 mi
64130 Kansas City, MO 20,492 3.8 mi
64125 Kansas City, MO 1,953 2.7 mi
64120 Kansas City, MO 369 3.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

64055 standard
Independence, MO
Pop: 33,858
64133 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 33,780
64015 standard
Blue Springs, MO
Pop: 31,217
64138 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 25,294
64014 standard
Blue Springs, MO
Pop: 24,797
64030 standard
Grandview, MO
Pop: 24,422

Related Areas

Jackson County Kansas City, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64127 in? ▼
ZIP code 64127 (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 64127? ▼
ZIP code 64127 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 17,332 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64127 is $33,111, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64127 is $91,200, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64127 is African American at 40.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64127? ▼
ZIP code 64127 has 286 business establishments employing approximately 4,221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64127 are: Health care and social assistance (55), Retail trade (51), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64127? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64127 decreased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 64127? ▼
In ZIP code 64127, 44.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% 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 64127? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64127 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 64127? ▼
In ZIP code 64127, approximately 45.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64127 is 40.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.