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Kansas City, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64131

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

21,465
1,114/sq mi
$64,201
Median income
$234,200
Median home value
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kansas City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
1,114
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64131 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64131 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, with 21,465 residents across 19.3 square miles, a density of 1,114 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64131 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $234,200 (23% above the state average), median rent at $1,168 a month, and owner-occupancy at 50.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 64131, 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 64131

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64131.

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 64131, 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

21,465

Population

19.3

Area (sq mi)

1,114

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64131?

36.3

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 46.8%
African American 39.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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

How ZIP 64131 ranks nationally

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

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

$64,201 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

Owner 50.7%
Renter 49.3%

$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 64131 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 64131 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 64131 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 64131 ranks #9 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
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

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 64131 in? ▼
ZIP code 64131 (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 64131? ▼
ZIP code 64131 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 21,465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64131? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64131 is $64,201, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64131? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64131 is $234,200, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64131? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64131 is White at 46.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64131? ▼
ZIP code 64131 has 468 business establishments employing approximately 8,331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64131? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64131 are: Health care and social assistance (95), Professional, scientific, and technical services (60), Retail trade (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64131? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64131 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 64131? ▼
In ZIP code 64131, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 64131? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64131 is 21.8 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 64131? ▼
In ZIP code 64131, approximately 50.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64131? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64131 is 9.9% 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.