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 High-density area
- $58,638
- Median income Below-median income area
- $188,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 64138 (Kansas City, MO) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.4 in 2023 to 235.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,801. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $188,400 (1% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $1,152; 61.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 64138 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 23
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 64138?
40.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
5.4%
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?
$58,638
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$35,801
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64138 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Kansas City, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,638 40th percentile higher than 40% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,104housing units
11,104
Total Housing Units
10,465
Occupied Units
639
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,400
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 64133
Kansas City (64133)
33,780 residents
- 64138
Kansas City (64138)
25,294 residents
- 64134
Kansas City (64134)
21,973 residents
- 64131
Kansas City (64131)
21,465 residents
- 64132
Kansas City (64132)
13,810 residents
- 64137 10,554
Kansas City (64137)
10,554 residents
- 64129 9,486
Kansas City (64129)
9,486 residents
- 64136 2,153
Kansas City (64136)
2,153 residents
- 64139 1,762
Kansas City (64139)
1,762 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64138 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64138 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64139
Kansas City (64139)
$122,686 median income
- 64149
Kansas City (64149)
$91,250 median income
- 64133
Kansas City (64133)
$67,750 median income
- 64137
Kansas City (64137)
$66,036 median income
- 64131
Kansas City (64131)
$64,201 median income
- 64138
Kansas City (64138)
$58,638 median income
- 64134
Kansas City (64134)
$58,170 median income
- 64136
Kansas City (64136)
$51,867 median income
- 64129
Kansas City (64129)
$51,310 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64138, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,294 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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