Kansas City, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64156
Clay County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,404
- 148/sq mi High-density area
- $130,224
- Median income Above-median income area
- $410,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kansas City pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 148
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64156 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 64156 (Kansas City, MO) fell -1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 64156 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri, home to 5,404 residents across 36.6 square miles, a density of 148 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64156 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,224 (95% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,193. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.8% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $410,800 (115% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 77.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,575.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, 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 64156 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 64156
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64156.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 64156, 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
5,404
Population
36.6
Area (sq mi)
148
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64156?
37.3
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
5.2%
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?
$130,224
Median Household Income
+95% vs state ZIP avg
$57,193
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64156 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)
$130,224 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
3,063housing units
3,063
Total Housing Units
2,985
Occupied Units
78
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$410,800
Median Home Value
+115% vs state ZIP avg
$1,575
Median Rent
2008
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 64156, employing approximately 296 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,054,000.
71
Businesses
296
Employees
$10.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 19.7% |
| Construction | 12 | 16.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.2% |
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 64156 vs 64166 →
ZIP 64156 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
- 64155
Kansas City (64155)
21,901 residents
- 64157
Kansas City (64157)
16,122 residents
- 64117 14,017
Kansas City (64117)
14,017 residents
- 64154 9,257
Kansas City (64154)
9,257 residents
- 64156 5,404
Kansas City (64156)
5,404 residents
- 64158 5,161
Kansas City (64158)
5,161 residents
- 64167 353
Kansas City (64167)
353 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64156 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64156 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64167
Kansas City (64167)
$202,917 median income
- 64166
Kansas City (64166)
$163,214 median income
- 64157
Kansas City (64157)
$149,526 median income
- 64156
Kansas City (64156)
$130,224 median income
- 64158
Kansas City (64158)
$105,043 median income
- 64155
Kansas City (64155)
$97,471 median income
- 64154
Kansas City (64154)
$86,213 median income
- 64119
Kansas City (64119)
$83,929 median income
- 64118 $74,740
Kansas City (64118)
$74,740 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64156 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64166 | Kansas City, MO | 278 | 2.9 mi |
| 64155 | Kansas City, MO | 21,901 | 2.8 mi |
| 64157 | Kansas City, MO | 16,122 | 2.8 mi |
| 64119 | Kansas City, MO | 27,341 | 4.8 mi |
| 64167 | Kansas City, MO | 353 | 3.4 mi |
| 64158 | Kansas City, MO | 5,161 | 3.8 mi |
| 64165 | Kansas City, MO | 112 | 4.0 mi |
| 64154 | Kansas City, MO | 9,257 | 5.7 mi |
| 64117 | Kansas City, MO | 14,017 | 7.9 mi |
| 64118 | Kansas City, MO | 40,191 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64156, 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 (5,404 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 64156 in?
ZIP code 64156 (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 64156?
ZIP code 64156 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 5,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64156?
The median household income in ZIP 64156 is $130,224, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64156?
The median home value in ZIP 64156 is $410,800, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64156?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64156 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64156?
ZIP code 64156 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64156?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64156 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Construction (12), Real estate and rental and leasing (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64156?
In ZIP code 64156, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.9% 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 64156?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64156 is 23.4 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 64156?
In ZIP code 64156, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64156?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64156 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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