ZIP Code 64126 in Kansas City, MO

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Kansas City, Missouri
County:Jackson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:17:28 AM
Population:6,799 [See All]
Area Codes:816 / 975
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.0908, -94.4940
Land Area:2.595 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 64126 has 6,799 residents and 2,263 households (average 2.99 persons per household). The median age is 29.8 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.8%) and Other / Two or More Races (31.5%, much higher than the state average of 2.1% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.8%, which is much higher than the state average (4.9%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (2.1%) and national averages (8.4%).

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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:6,799Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:6,433Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:7,047Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,620.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$36,009Source: Census ACS
Households:2,263Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$54,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.99Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.90Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--6,3775,9856,0115,7956,2896,2536,4886,1486,6065,8895,6135,5906,433
Decennial Census6,514------------------6,799------
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: 29.8

Male Median Age: 29.9

Female Median Age: 29.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male30134531529924421825125020221120416316711071422124
Female35432727828523422726622821420116815414811371462423
Total655672593584478445517478416412372317315223142884547
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,74319.01%
Black:1,40315.30%
Hispanic:*3,52538.44%
Asian:2602.84%
American Indian:770.84%
Hawaiian:230.25%
Other:2,14023.33%
Total:9,171100%
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:3,43850.57%29.9 years
Females:3,36149.43%29.6 years
Total:6,799100%29.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,99362.07%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1432.22%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:64510.03%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,65235.71%
Total Population:6,433100%
Total Native Population:4,13664.29%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,29735.71%
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 $36,009, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $12,209 (51.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,621. Family households earn a median of $45,988 versus $21,052 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,936). By gender, male median income is $31,653 and female is $36,100, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,447 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.3%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (41.2%).

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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$23,800$24,665$25,009$20,675$22,218$21,563$20,373$20,699$26,388$26,575$28,371$31,952$36,009
Median Family Income$26,167$25,272$25,481$25,427$26,138$25,590$25,077$28,472$31,182$35,146$41,140$42,640$45,988
Median NonFamily Income$13,582$14,811$18,224$16,480$17,500$17,221$16,250$15,246$17,950$13,964$16,272$15,383$21,052
Median Male Income$26,190$26,967$25,891$24,150$25,974$26,000$26,165$25,103$26,976$27,141$40,028$30,823$31,653
Median Female Income$22,295$22,328$25,573$25,048$21,885$21,860$21,110$25,721$27,141$30,977$31,922$35,327$36,100
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:2,94858.27%
Unemployed:1042.06%
Not In Labor Force:2,00739.67%
Total:5,059100%
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:46415.74%
Service:1,21441.18%
Sales and Office:2337.90%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:59520.18%
Production, transportation, and material moving:44214.99%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,948100%
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 $54,800, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $20,000 (57.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,800. The median gross rent is $967, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $263 (37.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $188. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.17% (32.38% with a mortgage, 67.62% free-and-clear) and renters 42.83% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.51%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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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$34,800$37,100$44,400$40,500$46,200$47,600$44,200$42,600$46,000$39,100$45,600$52,100$54,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:14313.65%
$500 to $999:44041.98%
$1,000 to $1,499:44742.65%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:181.72%
Total:1,048100%
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$704$697$700$681$756$730$725$804$779$775$774$934$967
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):45318.51%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):94638.66%
Renter Occupied:1,04842.83%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,447100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,44787.49%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):35012.51%
Total Housing Units:2,797100%
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:1,94969.68%
Multi-Family Units:61121.84%
Other Units:2378.47%
Total Housing Units:2,797100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 5.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 66.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 26.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 38.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (69.30%). The share of people in poverty is 11.70%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 23.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 23.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.80%). College enrollment is 7.50%, 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:84420.30%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:56313.54%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,45034.88%
Some college, no degree:56513.59%
Associate's degree:52212.56%
Bachelor's degree:1423.42%
Graduate or professional degree:711.71%
Total:4,157100%
High school or higher:2,75066.15%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2135.12%
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:2,49237.24%
Public Insurance:2,51237.54%
No Insurance:1,68825.22%
Total:6,692100%
Has Health Insurance:5,00474.78%
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 Poverty35.5%39.1%49.1%46.9%43.0%44.5%46.2%37.4%35.1%29.2%27.3%16.7%11.7%
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:150.85%
Kindergarten:1337.56%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):80645.80%
High school (grades 9-12):67438.30%
College or graduate school:1327.50%
Total:1,760100%
Early Childhood:1488.41%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,61391.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 64126 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 98 business establishments, employing about 1,331 people with an annual payroll of $78,957,000. USPS data shows 2,357 residential mailboxes and 178 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,357Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:178Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,543Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,612Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:125Source: USPS
# of Businesses:98Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$19,097,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$78,957,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,331Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 64126 is located in Jackson County, Missouri, within the Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28140) and Missouri's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,202,006 people, about 0.31% of whom live in ZIP Code 64126. It covers 2.595 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.033 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:2.595 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.033 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2424.85 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2938000Source: Census
Place Name:Kansas City city; MissouriSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


64127 | | 64125

Schools in ZIP Code 64126


ZIP Code 64126 is in the Kansas City 33 School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.

Trailwoods Elementary 6201 E 17th St
Kansas City, MO 64126
District: Kansas City 33 School District
Holy Cross School 121 N Quincy Ave
Kansas City, MO 64123
District: Private SchoolNearby
Nova Center 2425 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
District: Private SchoolNearby
Center Place Restoration School 819 W Waldo Ave
Independence, MO 64050
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 64126


Aviation Institute Of Maintenance-Kansas City 4100 Raytown Road
Kansas City, MO 64129
Type: Post Secondary
Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College 1510/1504 Prospect Ave
Kansas City, MO 64127-1912
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
Kansas City University 1750 Independence Ave
Kansas City, MO 64106-1453
Type: Post Secondary
City Vision University 1100 E 11th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-3028
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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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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