PlainZIP

Kansas City, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64129

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

9,486
353/sq mi
$51,310
Median income
$119,400
Median home value
13.2%
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.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
353
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64129 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64129 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, home to 9,486 residents across 26.8 square miles, a density of 353 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64129 reports a modest median household income of $51,310 (23% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $28,745. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. The typical home here is valued at $119,400 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,105 monthly, and 57.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 64129 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 64129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64129.

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 64129, 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

9,486

Population

26.8

Area (sq mi)

353

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64129?

34.0

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 36.0%
African American 45.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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?

$51,310

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$28,745

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64129 ranks nationally

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

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

$51,310 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,097

Total Housing Units

3,740

Occupied Units

357

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.2%
Renter 42.8%

$119,400

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$1,105

Median Rent

1962

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64129 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.4% 159
2021 +13.6% 181
2022 +23.6% 224
2023 +10.6% 248
2024 +2.2% 253

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 172 business establishments in ZIP 64129, employing approximately 11,394 people with a combined annual payroll of $999,178,000.

172

Businesses

11,394

Employees

$999.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 13.9%
Wholesale trade 23 13.4%
Transportation and warehousing 22 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 22 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 15 8.7%
Retail trade 13 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 10 5.8%
Manufacturing 9 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 3.5%
Finance and insurance 3 1.7%

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 64129 vs 64126 →

ZIP 64129 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 64129 ranks #8 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 64129 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 64129 ranks #4 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
64126 Kansas City, MO 6,514 2.8 mi
64128 Kansas City, MO 11,613 2.4 mi
64125 Kansas City, MO 1,953 3.9 mi
64130 Kansas City, MO 20,492 2.6 mi
64052 Independence, MO 20,911 3.0 mi
64133 Kansas City, MO 33,780 3.2 mi
64127 Kansas City, MO 17,332 3.6 mi
64109 Kansas City, MO 9,931 4.0 mi
64110 Kansas City, MO 15,318 4.2 mi
64053 Independence, MO 5,319 4.5 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 64129 in? ▼
ZIP code 64129 (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 64129? ▼
ZIP code 64129 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 9,486 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64129? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64129 is $51,310, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64129? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64129 is $119,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64129? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64129 is African American at 45.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64129? ▼
ZIP code 64129 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 11,394 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64129? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64129 are: Construction (24), Wholesale trade (23), Transportation and warehousing (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64129? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64129 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 64129? ▼
In ZIP code 64129, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 64129? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64129 is 27.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64129? ▼
In ZIP code 64129, approximately 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64129? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64129 is 16.4% 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.