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 High-density area
- $33,111
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.1%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 64127 (Kansas City, MO) fell -1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 290.4 in 2023 to 285.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,404. The poverty rate is 40.9%, 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 $91,200 (52% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $928; owner occupancy is 45.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 64127 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 64127
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64127.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
26 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 64127?
35.0
Median Age
43.0%
Male
57.0%
Female
18.9%
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?
$33,111
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$20,404
Per Capita Income
40.9%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64127 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)
$33,111 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
8,813housing units
8,813
Total Housing Units
7,435
Occupied Units
1,378
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,200
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 64130
Kansas City (64130)
20,492 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
- 64109
Kansas City (64109)
9,931 residents
- 64106 7,701
Kansas City (64106)
7,701 residents
- 64108 7,584
Kansas City (64108)
7,584 residents
- 64126 6,514
Kansas City (64126)
6,514 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64127 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64127 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64108
Kansas City (64108)
$80,551 median income
- 64120
Kansas City (64120)
$76,833 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
- 64130
Kansas City (64130)
$42,221 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64127, 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 (17,332 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 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.
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