ZIP Code 64157

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Kansas City · Clay County · Missouri

Population
16,122

565/sq mi

Median income
$149,526

▲ 96% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$386,400

▲ 39% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
52.4%

Median age 38.4

Land area
28.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 64157 in Kansas City, Missouri has a population of 16,122. The median household income is $149,526, which is 96% above the national average. Median home value is $386,400, 39% above the US average. 52.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64157 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.5 square miles in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri. The area is home to 16,122 residents, producing a population density of 565 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 64157 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64157 sits at $149,526 (124% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $62,087. The poverty rate stands at 0.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $386,400 (102% above the state average) with median rent at $2,169 per month, and 90.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64157 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 64157 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 64157

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64157.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64157, Kansas City, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,122

Population

28.5

Area (sq mi)

565

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64157?

38.4

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.7%
African American 4.1%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$149,526

Median Household Income

+124% vs state

$62,087

Per Capita Income

0.8%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,797

Total Housing Units

7,748

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.9%
Renter 9.1%

$386,400

Median Home Value

+102% vs state

$2,169

Median Rent

2006

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64157 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 161
2021 +10.3% 178
2022 +20.9% 215
2023 +9.8% 236
2024 +2.3% 241

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 304 business establishments in ZIP 64157, employing approximately 3,337 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,810,000.

304

Businesses

3,337

Employees

$100.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 46 15.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 38 12.5%
Construction 31 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 30 9.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 25 8.2%
Finance and insurance 20 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 3.0%
Wholesale trade 5 1.6%
Information 5 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.3%
Educational services 4 1.3%
Manufacturing 3 1.0%

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 64157 vs 64158 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
64158 Kansas City, MO 5,161 2.9 mi
64167 Kansas City, MO 353 2.9 mi
64156 Kansas City, MO 5,404 2.8 mi
64166 Kansas City, MO 278 4.2 mi
64068 Liberty, MO 36,280 4.6 mi
64155 Kansas City, MO 21,901 5.6 mi
64119 Kansas City, MO 27,341 5.3 mi
64161 Kansas City, MO 388 8.0 mi
64165 Kansas City, MO 112 6.4 mi
64117 Kansas City, MO 14,017 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64157 in?
ZIP code 64157 (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 64157?
ZIP code 64157 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 16,122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64157?
The median household income in ZIP 64157 is $149,526, which is 96% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64157?
The median home value in ZIP 64157 is $386,400, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64157?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64157 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64157?
ZIP code 64157 has 304 business establishments employing approximately 3,337 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64157?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64157 are: Retail trade (46), Professional, scientific, and technical services (40), Accommodation and food services (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64157?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64157 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 64157?
In ZIP code 64157, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.4% 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 64157?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64157 is 24.1 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 64157?
In ZIP code 64157, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64157?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64157 is 0.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Kansas City, MO

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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