Kansas City, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64155
Clay County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,901
- 761/sq mi High-density area
- $97,471
- Median income Above-median income area
- $300,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kansas City pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 761
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64155 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 64155 (Kansas City, MO) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.7 in 2023 to 240.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 64155 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri, with 21,901 residents across 28.8 square miles, a density of 761 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64155 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,471 (46% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,609. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $300,900 (57% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 71.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,366.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clay County, so 64155 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 64155
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64155.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 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 64155, 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
21,901
Population
28.8
Area (sq mi)
761
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64155?
36.0
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
5.5%
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?
$97,471
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$45,609
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64155 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)
$97,471 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
11,559housing units
11,559
Total Housing Units
11,157
Occupied Units
402
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$300,900
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,366
Median Rent
1997
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64155 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 160 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 180 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 204 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 226 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 240 |
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 414 business establishments in ZIP 64155, employing approximately 4,599 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,631,000.
414
Businesses
4,599
Employees
$181.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 55 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 39 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Information | 7 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
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 64155 vs 64165 →
ZIP 64155 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64118
Kansas City (64118)
40,191 residents
- 64119
Kansas City (64119)
27,341 residents
- 64151
Kansas City (64151)
24,134 residents
- 64155
Kansas City (64155)
21,901 residents
- 64157
Kansas City (64157)
16,122 residents
- 64089 11,470
Smithville (64089)
11,470 residents
- 64154 9,257
Kansas City (64154)
9,257 residents
- 64156 5,404
Kansas City (64156)
5,404 residents
- 64164 302
Kansas City (64164)
302 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64155 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64155 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64166
Kansas City (64166)
$163,214 median income
- 64157
Kansas City (64157)
$149,526 median income
- 64164
Kansas City (64164)
$145,208 median income
- 64156
Kansas City (64156)
$130,224 median income
- 64089
Smithville (64089)
$101,009 median income
- 64155
Kansas City (64155)
$97,471 median income
- 64151
Kansas City (64151)
$92,876 median income
- 64154
Kansas City (64154)
$86,213 median income
- 64119
Kansas City (64119)
$83,929 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64155 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64165 | Kansas City, MO | 112 | 3.1 mi |
| 64156 | Kansas City, MO | 5,404 | 2.8 mi |
| 64154 | Kansas City, MO | 9,257 | 2.9 mi |
| 64118 | Kansas City, MO | 40,191 | 4.4 mi |
| 64166 | Kansas City, MO | 278 | 4.2 mi |
| 64157 | Kansas City, MO | 16,122 | 5.6 mi |
| 64164 | Kansas City, MO | 302 | 4.8 mi |
| 64151 | Kansas City, MO | 24,134 | 5.2 mi |
| 64119 | Kansas City, MO | 27,341 | 5.6 mi |
| 64089 | Smithville, MO | 11,470 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64155, 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 (21,901 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 64155 in?
ZIP code 64155 (Kansas City) is located in Clay County, Missouri. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64155?
ZIP code 64155 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 21,901 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64155?
The median household income in ZIP 64155 is $97,471, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64155?
The median home value in ZIP 64155 is $300,900, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64155?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64155 is White at 76.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64155?
ZIP code 64155 has 414 business establishments employing approximately 4,599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64155?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64155 are: Health care and social assistance (64), Retail trade (55), Other services (except public administration) (52). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64155?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64155 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 64155?
In ZIP code 64155, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.8% 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 64155?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64155 is 22.8 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 64155?
In ZIP code 64155, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64155?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64155 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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