PlainZIP

Kansas City, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64138

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

25,294
729/sq mi
$58,638
Median income
$188,400
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kansas City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
729
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64138 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64138 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, with 25,294 residents across 34.7 square miles, a density of 729 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64138 reports a modest median household income of $58,638 (12% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $35,801. Local economic indicators show a 13.7% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $188,400 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,152 monthly, and 61.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 24 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 64138 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 64138

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64138.

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 64138, 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

25,294

Population

34.7

Area (sq mi)

729

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 64138?

40.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 44.6%
African American 43.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$58,638

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$35,801

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64138 ranks nationally

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

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

$58,638 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,104

Total Housing Units

10,465

Occupied Units

639

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.1%
Renter 38.9%

$188,400

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,152

Median Rent

1968

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64138 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 157
2021 +14.4% 180
2022 +16.9% 211
2023 +9.0% 229
2024 +2.8% 236

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 278 business establishments in ZIP 64138, employing approximately 2,561 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,166,000.

278

Businesses

2,561

Employees

$108.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 67 24.1%
Construction 39 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 35 12.6%
Retail trade 27 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 20 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 13 4.7%
Finance and insurance 13 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.0%
Educational services 5 1.8%
Wholesale trade 4 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 64138 vs 64134 →

ZIP 64138 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 64138 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 64138 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 64138 ranks #6 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
64134 Kansas City, MO 21,973 2.9 mi
64133 Kansas City, MO 33,780 3.2 mi
64139 Kansas City, MO 1,762 3.3 mi
64065 Lees Summit, MO 27 3.6 mi
64132 Kansas City, MO 13,810 4.0 mi
64137 Kansas City, MO 10,554 4.5 mi
64129 Kansas City, MO 9,486 5.7 mi
64149 Kansas City, MO 343 7.3 mi
64136 Kansas City, MO 2,153 4.8 mi
64131 Kansas City, MO 21,465 5.7 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
64014 standard
Blue Springs, MO
Pop: 24,797
64030 standard
Grandview, MO
Pop: 24,422
64114 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 23,158

Related Areas

Jackson County Kansas City, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64138 in? ▼
ZIP code 64138 (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 64138? ▼
ZIP code 64138 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 25,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64138? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64138 is $58,638, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64138? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64138 is $188,400, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64138? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64138 is White at 44.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64138? ▼
ZIP code 64138 has 278 business establishments employing approximately 2,561 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64138? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64138 are: Health care and social assistance (67), Construction (39), Other services (except public administration) (35). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64138? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64138 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 64138? ▼
In ZIP code 64138, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 64138? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64138 is 23.5 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 64138? ▼
In ZIP code 64138, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64138? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64138 is 13.7% 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.