ZIP Code 64129

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Kansas City · Jackson County · Missouri

Population
9,486

353/sq mi

Median income
$51,310

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$119,400

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.2%

Median age 34

Land area
26.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 64129 in Kansas City, Missouri has a population of 9,486. The median household income is $51,310, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $119,400, 57% below the US average. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64129 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.8 square miles in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. The area is home to 9,486 residents, producing a population density of 353 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 64129 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64129 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $119,400 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $1,105 per month, and 57.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64129 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 64129 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 64129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,486

Population

26.8

Area (sq mi)

353

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Kansas City, MO

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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