Zip code 64109: Kansas City, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 64109
64109 is an urban zip code in Kansas City, Missouri (Jackson County), covering 2.1 sq mi of land. About 10,043 people live here, or 4,700 per square mile. The median resident is 35.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $41,943 a year, about 52% of the national median of $80,734. 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $275,000, or 6.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 38% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $957 a month.
33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.2 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.
How 64109 compares
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.46515th of 964 in MO
- Poverty rate28.8%95thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%69th of 966 in MO
- 92ndU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%313th of 966 in MO
- Uninsured rate15.3%89thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%177th of 968 in MO
- 85thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%108th of 908 in MO
- 83rdU.S. 10% · MO 9%331st of 967 in MO
- Population density4,700/sq mi79thU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi24th of 968 in MO
- Diversity index63.179thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.121st of 968 in MO
- 77thU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%114th of 967 in MO
- Tech workers3.8%66thU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%147th of 967 in MO
- Healthcare workers10.3%62ndU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%370th of 967 in MO
- 53rdU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%148th of 965 in MO
- Per capita income$37,50242ndU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695276th of 968 in MO
- Median home value$275,00039thU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300131st of 917 in MO
- 38thU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%90th of 968 in MO
- Veterans4.6%33rdU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%795th of 968 in MO
- Median age35.927thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39789th of 968 in MO
- 27thU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%609th of 967 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$41,26625thU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780500th of 960 in MO
- Residents under 1818.5%21stU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%707th of 968 in MO
- Average commute21.2 min19thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min741st of 934 in MO
- 18thU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033232nd of 783 in MO
- Broadband access86.9%18thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%440th of 966 in MO
- Population10,04316thU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814190th of 968 in MO
- 16thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%877th of 968 in MO
- 9thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%559th of 967 in MO
- Homeownership rate38.3%8thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%944th of 966 in MO
- Median household income$41,9434thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702855th of 934 in MO
| Measure | 64109 | Jackson | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.587 | 0.462 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 15th of 964 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 28.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 69th of 966 | |
| Housing vacancy | 19% | 8.8% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 313th of 966 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 15.3% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 177th of 968 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 61% | 50.7% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 108th of 908 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.1% | 8% | 9% | 10% | 331st of 967 | |
| Population density | 4,700/sq mi | 1,191/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 24th of 968 | |
| Diversity index | 63.1 | 58.4 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 21st of 968 | |
| Work from home | 20% | 15.8% | 13% | 15.1% | 114th of 967 | |
| Tech workers | 3.8% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 147th of 967 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.3% | 10.1% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 370th of 967 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.2% | 34% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 148th of 965 | |
| Per capita income | $37,502 | $39,559 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 276th of 968 | |
| Median home value | $275,000 | $230,500 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 131st of 917 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 7% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 90th of 968 | |
| Veterans | 4.6% | 6.3% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 795th of 968 | |
| Median age | 35.9 | 37 | 39 | 38.9 | 789th of 968 | |
| Government workers | 11% | 12.9% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 609th of 967 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $41,266 | $47,646 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 500th of 960 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.5% | 23.3% | 22.3% | 22% | 707th of 968 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 21.2 min | 23.4 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 741st of 934 | |
| Median gross rent | $957 | $1,197 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 232nd of 783 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86.9% | 91% | 89.3% | 91% | 440th of 966 | |
| Population | 10,043 | 719,976 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 190th of 968 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 11.8% | 15.9% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 877th of 968 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.4% | 4.7% | 4% | 5.2% | 559th of 967 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 38.3% | 59.1% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 944th of 966 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $41,943 | $68,577 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 855th of 934 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White41%
- Black44%
- Hispanic9%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other2%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 4,931
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 35.6%
- Married couples
- 24.9%
- Living alone
- 54.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.6%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 6,086
- Owner-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 19%
- Median year built
- 1939 or earlier
- Median rooms
- 4.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 61%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 31.9%
- Home value to income
- 6.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 64109 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $61,569 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,380 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $34,796 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $41,982 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,052 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 11.4%
- Households with broadband
- 86.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 71.9%
- No internet access
- 5.7%
- Without health insurance
- 15.3%
- Limited-English households
- 4.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Kansas City
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Jackson County
- Center point
- 39.0658° N, 94.5676° W
- Land area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Kansas City100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 64109
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64111 | Kansas City, MO | 1.5 mi | $61,729 |
| 64108 | Kansas City, MO | 1.7 mi | $80,551 |
| 64128 | Kansas City, MO | 1.8 mi | $36,088 |
| 64110 | Kansas City, MO | 2.2 mi | $63,044 |
| 64127 | Kansas City, MO | 2.2 mi | $33,111 |
| 66160 | Kansas City, KS | 2.4 mi | — |
| 64121 | Kansas City, MO · PO box | 2.4 mi | — |
| 64141 | Kansas City, MO · PO box | 2.4 mi | — |
| 64148 | Kansas City, MO · PO box | 2.4 mi | — |
| 64170 | Kansas City, MO · PO box | 2.4 mi | — |
| 64171 | Kansas City, MO · PO box | 2.4 mi | — |
| 64179 | Kansas City, MO · PO box | 2.4 mi | — |
Zip codes like 64109 elsewhere
Questions about 64109
What city is zip code 64109?
64109 is assigned to Kansas City, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 64109 in?
64109 is in Jackson County, Missouri.
What is the population of 64109?
About 10,043 people live in 64109, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 64109 in?
64109 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 64109?
The median household income in 64109 is $41,943.
What zip codes are near 64109?
The closest zip codes to 64109 are 64111, 64108, 64128, 64110, 64127.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 64109, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.