Zip code 64126: Kansas City, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 64126?

64126 is assigned to Kansas City, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 64126 in?

64126 is in Jackson County, Missouri.

Q: What is the population of 64126?

About 6,898 people live in 64126, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 64126?

The median household income in 64126 is $39,934.

Q: What zip codes are near 64126?

The closest zip codes to 64126 are 64125, 64053, 64123, 64127, 64124.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyCentral Time

Population

6,898

Median household income

$40K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$57K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,033/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.6 sq mi

2,658 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 64126

64126 is an urban zip code in Kansas City, Missouri (Jackson County), covering 2.6 sq mi of land. About 6,898 people live here, or 2,658 per square mile. The median resident is 31.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $39,934 a year, about 49% of the national median of $80,734. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $57,200, or 1.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,033 a month.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.9 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; food service; and cleaning and personal care. 58% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 64126 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate24.8%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%61st of 968 in MO
Residents under 1830.6%
96th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%76th of 968 in MO
Foreign-born residents33.7%
91st
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%1st of 968 in MO
Poverty rate19.7%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%201st of 966 in MO
Diversity index62.7
78th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.124th of 968 in MO
Housing vacancy10.5%
73rd
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%615th of 966 in MO
Population density2,658/sq mi
64th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi64th of 968 in MO
Work from home14.1%
57th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%241st of 967 in MO
Rent-burdened renters52.3%
56th
U.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%196th of 908 in MO
Self-employed workers9.7%
55th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%524th of 967 in MO
Average commute23.9 min
36th
U.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min591st of 934 in MO
Homeownership rate60.9%
34th
U.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%846th of 966 in MO
Veterans4%
26th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%845th of 968 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.408
26th
U.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465504th of 964 in MO
Median gross rent$1,033
23rd
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033183rd of 783 in MO
Healthcare workers7.7%
23rd
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%625th of 967 in MO
Broadband access84.8%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%545th of 966 in MO
Population6,898
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814243rd of 968 in MO
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%516th of 967 in MO
Residents 65 and older9.8%
8th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%917th of 968 in MO
Median age31.6
7th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39902nd of 968 in MO
Unemployment rate1.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%630th of 967 in MO
Median household income$39,934
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702872nd of 934 in MO
Median earnings per worker$30,814
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780883rd of 960 in MO
Per capita income$17,330
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695950th of 968 in MO
Median home value$57,200
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300904th of 917 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher4.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%937th of 965 in MO
Government workers1.6%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%924th of 967 in MO

Measure	64126	Jackson	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Uninsured rateWeakness	24.8%	10.7%	8.8%	8.4%	98th	61st of 968
Residents under 18	30.6%	23.3%	22.3%	22%	96th	76th of 968
Foreign-born residents	33.7%	6.6%	4.5%	14.1%	91st	1st of 968
Poverty rateWeakness	19.7%	14.1%	12.6%	12.5%	84th	201st of 966
Diversity index	62.7	58.4	40.1	61.4	78th	24th of 968
Housing vacancy	10.5%	8.8%	11.2%	10.1%	73rd	615th of 966
Population density	2,658/sq mi	1,191/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	64th	64th of 968
Work from home	14.1%	15.8%	13%	15.1%	57th	241st of 967
Rent-burdened renters	52.3%	50.7%	45.6%	51.1%	56th	196th of 908
Self-employed workers	9.7%	8%	9%	10%	55th	524th of 967
Average commute	23.9 min	23.4 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	36th	591st of 934
Homeownership rate	60.9%	59.1%	68.1%	65.2%	34th	846th of 966
Veterans	4%	6.3%	7.3%	6.2%	26th	845th of 968
Income inequality (Gini)	0.408	0.462	0.465	0.483	26th	504th of 964
Median gross rent	$1,033	$1,197	$1,033	$1,413	23rd	183rd of 783
Healthcare workers	7.7%	10.1%	10.4%	9.7%	23rd	625th of 967
Broadband accessWeakness	84.8%	91%	89.3%	91%	12th	545th of 966
Population	6,898	719,976	6,191,814	334,922,499	11th	243rd of 968
Tech workers	0.8%	3.9%	3.4%	3.8%	10th	516th of 967
Residents 65 and older	9.8%	15.9%	17.9%	17.2%	8th	917th of 968
Median age	31.6	37	39	38.9	7th	902nd of 968
Unemployment rateStrength	1.9%	4.7%	4%	5.2%	5th	630th of 967
Median household incomeWeakness	$39,934	$68,577	$70,702	$80,734	3rd	872nd of 934
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,814	$47,646	$45,780	$49,666	3rd	883rd of 960
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,330	$39,559	$39,695	$44,673	1st	950th of 968
Median home value	$57,200	$230,500	$230,300	$332,700	1st	904th of 917
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.1%	34%	32.4%	35.7%	1st	937th of 965
Government workers	1.6%	12.9%	13.2%	14.5%	1st	924th of 967

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

Under 5

23%

5–17

10%

18–24

14%

25–34

15%

35–44

10%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

31.6

Under 18

30.6%

65 and over

9.8%

Race and ethnicity

White16%
Black22%
Hispanic54%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

62.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

33.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

50.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

42%

Spanish

48%

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,561
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 66.7%
Married couples: 28.7%
Living alone: 27.9%
Veterans (of adults): 4%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

0.5%

$200k+

Median household income

64126

$39,934

Jackson Co.

$68,577

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,330

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

0.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.408

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

64126

$57,200

Jackson Co.

$230,500

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

64126

$1,033

Jackson Co.

$1,197

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,861
Owner-occupied: 60.9%
Vacant: 10.5%
Median year built: 1951
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.7%
Home value to income: 1.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

25%

20–29

39%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

22%

Food service

21%

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Healthcare

Production

Transportation and moving

Education

Office and admin

Management

Sales

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Legal and social services

0.3%

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

23%

Admin, support and management

16%

Construction

15%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Retail

Manufacturing

Information

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

0.7%

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Public administration

0.3%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$30,814

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

1.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	64126	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$31,146	$74,888
Service	$17,407	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,938	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,083	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,622	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

34%

High school

38%

Some college

15%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.9%

High school graduate or higher: 66.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
Households with broadband: 84.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.3%
No internet access: 8.4%
Without health insurance: 24.8%
Limited-English households: 21.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Kansas City
State: Missouri
County: Jackson County
Center point: 39.0911° N, 94.4960° W
Land area: 2.6 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 City74% of zip
Blue Summit (unincorporated)19% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 64126

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
64125	Kansas City, MO	1.1 mi	2,472	$41,983	$107,200
64053	Independence, MO	2 mi	6,775	$47,285	$80,200
64123	Kansas City, MO	2.1 mi	11,833	$54,443	$129,300
64127	Kansas City, MO	2.3 mi	17,668	$33,111	$91,200
64124	Kansas City, MO	2.6 mi	10,925	$46,241	$112,000
64128	Kansas City, MO	2.7 mi	11,912	$36,088	$84,600
64052	Independence, MO	2.7 mi	22,138	$59,007	$150,600
64129	Kansas City, MO	2.9 mi	9,267	$51,310	$119,400
64120	Kansas City, MO	3.2 mi	552	$76,833	$38,000
64054	Independence, MO	3.5 mi	3,547	$59,719	$117,600
64106	Kansas City, MO	4.1 mi	11,343	$52,564	$238,000
64109	Kansas City, MO	4.2 mi	10,043	$41,943	$275,000

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Questions about 64126

What city is zip code 64126?

64126 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 64126 in?

64126 is in Jackson County, Missouri.

What is the population of 64126?

About 6,898 people live in 64126, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 64126 in?

64126 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 64126?

The median household income in 64126 is $39,934.

What zip codes are near 64126?

The closest zip codes to 64126 are 64125, 64053, 64123, 64127, 64124.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 64126, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.