ZIP Code 64060 in Kearney, MO

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Kearney, Missouri
County:Clay County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:16:10 AM
Population:15,340 [See All]
Area Codes:816 / 975
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.3754, -94.3649
Land Area:58.607 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 64060 has 15,340 residents and 5,638 households (average 2.70 persons per household). The median age is 40.9 years, slightly older than the state (39.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.6%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:15,340Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:16,291Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:16,810Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:261.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$107,626Source: Census ACS
Households:5,638Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$322,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.70Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.60Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--12,99613,01713,61513,51513,70013,98414,59514,35715,09216,32315,57515,88816,291
Decennial Census13,042------------------15,340------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.9

Male Median Age: 39.8

Female Median Age: 41.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male415564641618363323412477496548530522505353330235128118
Female408540564520342357430519525546509540511434396285160176
Total8231,1041,2051,1387056808429961,0211,0941,0391,0621,016787726520288294
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:14,05193.80%
Black:970.65%
Hispanic:*5063.38%
Asian:1080.72%
American Indian:510.34%
Hawaiian:50.03%
Other:1611.07%
Total:14,979100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:7,57849.40%39.8 years
Females:7,76250.60%41.9 years
Total:15,340100%40.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:16,02798.38%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1120.69%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:940.58%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:580.93%
Total Population:16,291100%
Total Native Population:16,13999.07%
Total Foreign-born Population:1520.93%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $107,626, which is far above the state median ($68,920), is up $26,719 (33.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,224. Family households earn a median of $122,500 versus $50,891 for nonfamily households (a difference of $71,609). By gender, male median income is $77,393 and female is $58,295, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($47,953), with a current gap of $19,098 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 70.3%, which is much higher than the state rate (63.1%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (51.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$80,907$82,209$81,670$81,743$80,908$80,557$81,204$83,152$85,402$89,116$96,935$107,656$107,626
Median Family Income$88,750$89,063$89,139$89,743$88,212$88,374$88,202$92,582$94,606$97,091$104,012$117,043$122,500
Median NonFamily Income$41,696$49,489$50,333$49,821$41,841$40,500$36,948$40,625$42,636$43,401$44,116$49,208$50,891
Median Male Income$62,595$64,339$66,457$67,094$66,204$64,868$64,923$64,859$64,328$62,420$73,277$75,860$77,393
Median Female Income$38,194$37,091$36,330$35,891$35,153$36,037$38,293$40,938$43,074$46,869$49,987$57,463$58,295
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:8,68767.00%
Unemployed:3442.65%
Not In Labor Force:3,93430.34%
Total:12,965100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:4,44751.19%
Service:7949.14%
Sales and Office:1,41416.28%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:8299.54%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,20313.85%
Total Civilian Employed Population:8,687100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $322,100, which is markedly greater than the state median ($215,600), is up $128,200 (66.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $100,800. The median gross rent is $1,096, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $63 (6.10%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.82% (72.17% with a mortgage, 27.83% free-and-clear) and renters 17.18% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.69%, which is far lower than the state rate (11.56%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$193,900$190,500$190,900$193,900$195,300$201,900$212,800$213,300$221,300$241,700$252,400$296,100$322,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:12211.10%
$500 to $999:38034.58%
$1,000 to $1,499:27625.11%
$1,500 to $1,999:22220.20%
$2,000 to $2,499:544.91%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:454.09%
Total:1,099100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,033$937$930$855$860$990$1,132$1,077$1,110$1,062$1,041$1,067$1,096
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,82359.77%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,47423.05%
Renter Occupied:1,09917.18%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,396100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,39696.31%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2453.69%
Total Housing Units:6,641100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,83187.80%
Multi-Family Units:80412.11%
Other Units:60.09%
Total Housing Units:6,641100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 38.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (31.90%). High school or higher is 96.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.20%). Private coverage is 86.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 24.00%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.09%). College enrollment is 16.34%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1501.29%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2151.84%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,90124.87%
Some college, no degree:2,79123.93%
Associate's degree:1,0689.16%
Bachelor's degree:2,81524.13%
Graduate or professional degree:1,72514.79%
Total:11,665100%
High school or higher:11,30096.87%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,54038.92%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:13,88475.98%
Public Insurance:3,86921.17%
No Insurance:5212.85%
Total:18,274100%
Has Health Insurance:17,75397.15%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.9%2.0%2.7%3.1%2.8%3.3%2.0%2.3%2.7%2.4%2.4%2.5%2.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2235.90%
Kindergarten:1794.73%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,78147.09%
High school (grades 9-12):98125.94%
College or graduate school:61816.34%
Total:3,782100%
Early Childhood:40210.63%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,94177.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 64060 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 369 business establishments, employing about 3,200 people with an annual payroll of $137,710,000. USPS data shows 6,226 residential mailboxes and 265 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,226Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:265Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,952Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,114Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:88Source: USPS
# of Businesses:369Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$32,778,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$137,710,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,200Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 64060 is located in Clay County, Missouri, within the Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28140) and Missouri's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,202,006 people, about 0.70% of whom live in ZIP Code 64060. It covers 58.607 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.712 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Kansas City, MO-KSSource: Census
CBSA Number:28140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,202,006Source: Census
MSA:Kansas City, MO-KS MSASource: Census
Land Area:58.607 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.712 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:18198.62 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2938072Source: Census
Place Name:Kearney city; MissouriSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


64061 | | 64058

Schools in ZIP Code 64060


ZIP Code 64060 is in the Kearney R-I School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 9 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Kearney Elem. 902 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
District: Kearney R-I School District
Kearney High 715 E 19th St
Kearney, MO 64060
District: Kearney R-I School District
Southview Elem. 7 S Campus Dr
Kearney, MO 64060
District: Kearney R-I School District
Kearney Jr. High 2215 S Campus St
Kearney, MO 64060
District: Kearney R-I School District
Hawthorne Elem. 1815 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
District: Kearney R-I School District
Dogwood Elem. 1400 Cedar Wood Pkwy
Kearney, MO 64060
District: Kearney R-I School District
Kearney Middle 200 E 5th St
Kearney, MO 64060
District: Kearney R-I School District
Kearney Early Education Center 150 W State Route 92
Kearney, MO 64060
District: Kearney R-I School District
Lens 2215 South Campus Drive
Kearney, MO 64060
District: Kearney R-I School District
St James School 309 S Stewart Rd
Liberty, MO 64068
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Savior Christian Academy 1103 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
District: Private SchoolNearby
Smithville Montessori Academy II 14450 N US Highway 169 Ste B
Smithville, MO 64089
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 64060


William Jewell College 500 College Hill
Liberty, MO 64068-1896
Type: Post Secondary
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 5001 N. Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64118-4697
Type: Post Secondary
Pinnacle Career Institute 11500 N.w. Ambassador, Suite 221
Kansas City, MO 64153-1151
Type: Post Secondary
Graceland University - Independence 1401 W Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64050-3434
Type: Post Secondary
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City 815 W 23rd St
Independence, MO 64055
Type: Post Secondary
Park University 8700 Nw River Park Dr
Parkville, MO 64152-3795
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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