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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
$97,471
Median income
$300,900
Median home value
46.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $45,609. Poverty here runs at 7.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $300,900 (57% above the state average), median rent at $1,366 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.5%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clay County, letting you compare 64155 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 64155

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64155.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 64155?

36.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 76.4%
African American 8.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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

$45,609

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64155 ranks nationally

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

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

$97,471 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,559

Total Housing Units

11,157

Occupied Units

402

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$300,900

Median Home Value

+57% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64155 ranks #4 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 64155 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 64155 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Clay County

64118 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 40,191
64068 standard
Liberty, MO
Pop: 36,280
64119 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 27,341
64024 standard
Excelsior Springs, MO
Pop: 16,230
64157 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 16,122
64116 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 15,318

Related Areas

Clay County Kansas City, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.