Kansas City, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64161
Clay County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 388
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,333
- Median income Below-median income area
- $144,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kansas City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64161 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 64161 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri, home to just 388 residents across 41.7 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64161 reports a modest median household income of $53,333 (20% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,254. The poverty rate is 25.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $144,000 (25% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $1,313; owner occupancy is 75.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clay County, so 64161 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 64161
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64161.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
44 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
37 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
18 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 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 64161, 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
388
Population
41.7
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64161?
44.3
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
7.2%
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?
$53,333
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$31,254
Per Capita Income
25.7%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64161 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)
$53,333 29th percentile higher than 29% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
129housing units
129
Total Housing Units
120
Occupied Units
9
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,000
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,313
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 153 business establishments in ZIP 64161, employing approximately 10,364 people with a combined annual payroll of $577,807,000.
153
Businesses
10,364
Employees
$577.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 44 | 28.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 24.2% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 3.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 2.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.6% |
| Information | 3 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.0% |
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 64161 vs 64054 →
ZIP 64161 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64119
Kansas City (64119)
27,341 residents
- 64050
Independence (64050)
22,178 residents
- 64052
Independence (64052)
20,911 residents
- 64117
Kansas City (64117)
14,017 residents
- 64126 6,514
Kansas City (64126)
6,514 residents
- 64053 5,319
Independence (64053)
5,319 residents
- 64158 5,161
Kansas City (64158)
5,161 residents
- 64054 3,731
Independence (64054)
3,731 residents
- 64125 1,953
Kansas City (64125)
1,953 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64161 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64161 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64158
Kansas City (64158)
$105,043 median income
- 64119
Kansas City (64119)
$83,929 median income
- 64120
Kansas City (64120)
$76,833 median income
- 64054
Independence (64054)
$59,719 median income
- 64117
Kansas City (64117)
$59,601 median income
- 64052
Independence (64052)
$59,007 median income
- 64161
Kansas City (64161)
$53,333 median income
- 64050
Independence (64050)
$48,834 median income
- 64053
Independence (64053)
$47,285 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64161 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64054 | Independence, MO | 3,731 | 3.6 mi |
| 64053 | Independence, MO | 5,319 | 3.7 mi |
| 64117 | Kansas City, MO | 14,017 | 3.9 mi |
| 64050 | Independence, MO | 22,178 | 3.9 mi |
| 64052 | Independence, MO | 20,911 | 6.1 mi |
| 64120 | Kansas City, MO | 369 | 4.1 mi |
| 64125 | Kansas City, MO | 1,953 | 4.5 mi |
| 64158 | Kansas City, MO | 5,161 | 5.4 mi |
| 64119 | Kansas City, MO | 27,341 | 5.0 mi |
| 64126 | Kansas City, MO | 6,514 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64161, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 64161 in?
ZIP code 64161 (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 64161?
ZIP code 64161 in Kansas City, MO has a population of 388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64161?
The median household income in ZIP 64161 is $53,333, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64161?
The median home value in ZIP 64161 is $144,000, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64161?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64161 is White at 82.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64161?
ZIP code 64161 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 10,364 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64161?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64161 are: Transportation and warehousing (44), Wholesale trade (37), Manufacturing (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64161?
In ZIP code 64161, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 64161?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64161 is 21.9 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 64161?
In ZIP code 64161, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64161?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64161 is 25.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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