ZIP Code 64131
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Kansas City · Jackson County · Missouri
- Population
- 21,465
- Median income
- $64,201
- Median home value
- $234,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.3%
- Land area
- 19.3 sq mi
1,114/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.3
Chicago
ZIP code 64131 in Kansas City, Missouri has a population of 21,465. The median household income is $64,201, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $234,200, 16% below the US average. 39.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 64131 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.3 square miles in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. The area is home to 21,465 residents, producing a population density of 1,114 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 64131 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64131 sits at $64,201 (4% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $38,245. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $234,200 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,168 per month, and 50.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64131 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 64131 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 64131
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64131.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
95 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64131, 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
21,465
Population
19.3
Area (sq mi)
1,114
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64131?
36.3
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
Female
5.0%
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?
$64,201
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$38,245
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,108
Total Housing Units
9,904
Occupied Units
1,204
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,200
Median Home Value
+23% vs state
$1,168
Median Rent
1960
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
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64131 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 187 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 204 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 230 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 241 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 252 |
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 468 business establishments in ZIP 64131, employing approximately 8,331 people with a combined annual payroll of $611,221,000.
468
Businesses
8,331
Employees
$611.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 95 | 20.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 38 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.7% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.4% |
| Information | 10 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.6% |
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 64131 vs 64114 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64114 | Kansas City, MO | 23,158 | 1.2 mi |
| 66206 | Leawood, KS | 9,693 | 2.4 mi |
| 64132 | Kansas City, MO | 13,810 | 2.5 mi |
| 64137 | Kansas City, MO | 10,554 | 2.5 mi |
| 64113 | Kansas City, MO | 11,328 | 3.8 mi |
| 66207 | Overland Park, KS | 13,004 | 3.7 mi |
| 64110 | Kansas City, MO | 15,318 | 5.0 mi |
| 64146 | Kansas City, MO | 1,376 | 5.1 mi |
| 66208 | Prairie Village, KS | 20,945 | 3.9 mi |
| 64112 | Kansas City, MO | 8,147 | 5.2 mi |
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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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