Zip code 64138: Kansas City, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 64138?

64138 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 64138 in?

64138 is in Jackson County, Missouri.

Q: What is the population of 64138?

About 23,805 people live in 64138, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 64138?

The median household income in 64138 is $58,638.

Q: What zip codes are near 64138?

The closest zip codes to 64138 are 64134, 64133, 64139, 64065, 64132.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyCentral Time

Population

23,805

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$188K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,152/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

13 sq mi

1,786 people/sq mi

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

About 64138

64138 is a suburban zip code in Kansas City, Missouri (Jackson County), covering 13 sq mi of land. About 23,805 people live here, or 1,786 per square mile. The median resident is 40.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $58,638 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $188,400, or 3.2 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 $1,152 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.5 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare.

How 64138 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate14.2%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%208th of 968 in MO
Diversity index61.6
76th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.127th of 968 in MO
Government workers16%
66th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%317th of 967 in MO
Poverty rate13.7%
64th
U.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%422nd of 966 in MO
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%559th of 968 in MO
Median age40.1
58th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39565th of 968 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.444
57th
U.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465285th of 964 in MO
Population density1,786/sq mi
55th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi94th of 968 in MO
Residents 65 and older17%
53rd
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%632nd of 968 in MO
Healthcare workers9.7%
53rd
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%445th of 967 in MO
Rent-burdened renters49.6%
46th
U.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%244th of 908 in MO
Housing vacancy5.8%
42nd
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%794th of 966 in MO
Work from home10.8%
39th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%352nd of 967 in MO
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%274th of 967 in MO
Population23,805
38th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,81473rd of 968 in MO
Per capita income$35,801
37th
U.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695324th of 968 in MO
Homeownership rate61.1%
34th
U.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%843rd of 966 in MO
Residents under 1820.3%
34th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%632nd of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$1,152
33rd
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033122nd of 783 in MO
Average commute23.5 min
33rd
U.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min620th of 934 in MO
Foreign-born residents5.4%
31st
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%125th of 968 in MO
Unemployment rate3.8%
30th
U.S. 5.2% · MO 4%388th of 967 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher22.8%
28th
U.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%327th of 965 in MO
Median earnings per worker$40,828
24th
U.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780525th of 960 in MO
Median household income$58,638
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702561st of 934 in MO
Median home value$188,400
19th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300392nd of 917 in MO
Broadband access86.4%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%471st of 966 in MO
Self-employed workers5.8%
8th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%816th of 967 in MO

Measure	64138	Jackson	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.2%	10.7%	8.8%	8.4%	86th	208th of 968
Diversity index	61.6	58.4	40.1	61.4	76th	27th of 968
Government workers	16%	12.9%	13.2%	14.5%	66th	317th of 967
Poverty rate	13.7%	14.1%	12.6%	12.5%	64th	422nd of 966
Veterans	6.8%	6.3%	7.3%	6.2%	63rd	559th of 968
Median age	40.1	37	39	38.9	58th	565th of 968
Income inequality (Gini)	0.444	0.462	0.465	0.483	57th	285th of 964
Population density	1,786/sq mi	1,191/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	55th	94th of 968
Residents 65 and older	17%	15.9%	17.9%	17.2%	53rd	632nd of 968
Healthcare workers	9.7%	10.1%	10.4%	9.7%	53rd	445th of 967
Rent-burdened renters	49.6%	50.7%	45.6%	51.1%	46th	244th of 908
Housing vacancy	5.8%	8.8%	11.2%	10.1%	42nd	794th of 966
Work from home	10.8%	15.8%	13%	15.1%	39th	352nd of 967
Tech workers	2.3%	3.9%	3.4%	3.8%	39th	274th of 967
Population	23,805	719,976	6,191,814	334,922,499	38th	73rd of 968
Per capita income	$35,801	$39,559	$39,695	$44,673	37th	324th of 968
Homeownership rate	61.1%	59.1%	68.1%	65.2%	34th	843rd of 966
Residents under 18	20.3%	23.3%	22.3%	22%	34th	632nd of 968
Median gross rent	$1,152	$1,197	$1,033	$1,413	33rd	122nd of 783
Average commute	23.5 min	23.4 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	33rd	620th of 934
Foreign-born residents	5.4%	6.6%	4.5%	14.1%	31st	125th of 968
Unemployment rate	3.8%	4.7%	4%	5.2%	30th	388th of 967
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.8%	34%	32.4%	35.7%	28th	327th of 965
Median earnings per worker	$40,828	$47,646	$45,780	$49,666	24th	525th of 960
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,638	$68,577	$70,702	$80,734	19th	561st of 934
Median home value	$188,400	$230,500	$230,300	$332,700	19th	392nd of 917
Broadband accessWeakness	86.4%	91%	89.3%	91%	17th	471st of 966
Self-employed workers	5.8%	8%	9%	10%	8th	816th 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

15%

5–17

18–24

17%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

16%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

40.1

Under 18

20.3%

65 and over

17%

Race and ethnicity

White43%
Black44%
Hispanic6%
Asian2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

61.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 10,465
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 56.7%
Married couples: 38.1%
Living alone: 34.7%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

64138

$58,638

Jackson Co.

$68,577

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,801

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.444

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

64138

$188,400

Jackson Co.

$230,500

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

64138

$1,152

Jackson Co.

$1,197

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.8%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 11,104
Owner-occupied: 61.1%
Vacant: 5.8%
Median year built: 1968
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 49.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.8%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.8%

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

29%

20–29

39%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

19%

Management

12%

Healthcare

10%

Transportation and moving

Sales

Production

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

14%

Manufacturing

11%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Education

Admin, support and management

Construction

Other services

Arts and recreation

Information

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$40,828

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	64138	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,260	$74,888
Service	$22,480	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,550	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,107	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,043	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

32%

Some college

28%

Associate's

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 7%
Households with broadband: 86.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75.4%
No internet access: 9.5%
Without health insurance: 14.2%
Limited-English households: 2.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Kansas City
State: Missouri
County: Jackson County
Center point: 38.9672° N, 94.4710° W
Land area: 13 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 City69% of zip
Raytown31% of zip

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

Zip codes near 64138

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
64134	Kansas City, MO	2.7 mi	22,964	$58,170	$156,400
64133	Kansas City, MO	3.3 mi	36,249	$67,750	$178,500
64139	Kansas City, MO	3.6 mi	2,796	$122,686	$445,100
64065	Lees Summit, MO	3.7 mi	94	—	—
64132	Kansas City, MO	3.9 mi	12,084	$45,622	$108,000
64137	Kansas City, MO	4.6 mi	9,422	$66,036	$181,700
64002	Lees Summit, MO · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—
64136	Kansas City, MO	4.7 mi	1,602	$51,867	$190,200
64081	Lees Summit, MO	5.1 mi	25,305	$102,119	$356,500
64131	Kansas City, MO	5.5 mi	21,942	$64,201	$234,200
64129	Kansas City, MO	5.8 mi	9,267	$51,310	$119,400
64130	Kansas City, MO	6 mi	19,644	$42,221	$86,300

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Questions about 64138

What city is zip code 64138?

64138 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 64138 in?

64138 is in Jackson County, Missouri.

What is the population of 64138?

About 23,805 people live in 64138, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 64138 in?

64138 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 64138?

The median household income in 64138 is $58,638.

What zip codes are near 64138?

The closest zip codes to 64138 are 64134, 64133, 64139, 64065, 64132.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 64138, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.