ZIP Code 64127 in Kansas City, MO

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Kansas City, Missouri
County:Jackson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:17:29 AM
Population:17,191 [See All]
Area Codes:816 / 975
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.0894, -94.5381
Land Area:4.179 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 64127 has 17,191 residents and 6,317 households (average 2.67 persons per household). The median age is 34.1 years, younger than the state (39.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (43.5%, much higher than the state average of 11.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.1%, which is much higher than the state average (4.9%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (11.4%) and national averages (12.4%) 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:17,191Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:17,645Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:17,670Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4,113.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$32,179Source: Census ACS
Households:6,317Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$59,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.67Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.27Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--16,65416,34315,41914,87114,79314,98014,70715,45715,77215,40217,36017,62117,645
Decennial Census17,332------------------17,191------
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: 34.1

Male Median Age: 33.5

Female Median Age: 34.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male6226667276315695895846105144935365834884021951207064
Female65967766064956658561361852752649554955140125717999117
Total1,2811,3431,3871,2801,1351,1741,1971,2281,0411,0191,0311,1321,039803452299169181
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3,24615.02%
Black:7,47734.60%
Hispanic:*6,38329.54%
Asian:2711.25%
American Indian:1890.87%
Hawaiian:360.17%
Other:4,00718.54%
Total:21,609100%
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:8,46349.23%33.5 years
Females:8,72850.77%34.6 years
Total:17,191100%34.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:13,95679.09%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2071.17%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:9245.24%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,55819.73%
Total Population:17,645100%
Total Native Population:14,16380.27%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,48219.73%
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 $32,179, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,931 (44.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,166. Family households earn a median of $43,520 versus $19,403 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,117). By gender, male median income is $39,364 and female is $35,649, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,715 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.3%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.7%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (24.7%).

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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$22,248$21,487$21,494$21,432$20,892$21,875$22,989$25,472$27,013$28,021$29,648$32,928$32,179
Median Family Income$27,858$26,616$27,215$28,681$29,056$30,246$31,174$36,538$39,203$39,341$40,950$45,865$43,520
Median NonFamily Income$14,872$14,750$14,016$13,684$13,550$14,669$15,529$15,944$16,976$17,584$17,164$17,067$19,403
Median Male Income$26,713$27,080$25,428$27,798$28,448$29,918$30,710$32,647$32,299$35,688$35,256$39,871$39,364
Median Female Income$26,324$25,951$27,129$26,794$28,636$29,102$29,648$32,457$34,781$31,805$34,104$35,995$35,649
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:6,73350.95%
Unemployed:9777.39%
Not In Labor Force:5,50541.66%
Total:13,215100%
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:1,41320.99%
Service:1,66624.74%
Sales and Office:1,24018.42%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,00314.90%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,41120.96%
Total Civilian Employed Population:6,733100%
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 $59,300, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is down $3,100 (4.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,200. The median gross rent is $886, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $234 (35.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $145. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.83% (34.37% with a mortgage, 65.63% free-and-clear) and renters 53.17% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.11%, which is much 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$62,400$63,400$54,800$48,100$43,000$42,100$41,100$41,600$45,100$44,300$49,300$71,000$59,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:53013.22%
$500 to $999:1,71242.69%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,12828.13%
$1,500 to $1,999:3949.83%
$2,000 to $2,499:300.75%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:451.12%
No Rent:1714.26%
Total:4,010100%
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$652$671$671$680$684$688$709$737$741$776$821$859$886
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,21416.10%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,31830.73%
Renter Occupied:4,01053.17%
Total Occupied Housing Units:7,542100%

Occupied Housing Units:7,54284.89%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,34215.11%
Total Housing Units:8,884100%
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:6,16669.41%
Multi-Family Units:2,67230.08%
Other Units:460.52%
Total Housing Units:8,884100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 7.40% 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 71.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 31.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 31.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (69.30%). Public coverage is 44.50%, which is notably higher than the state rate (33.20%). The share of people in poverty is 28.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), down 4.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.60 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 (49.10%). College enrollment is 16.22%, 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:1,31211.65%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,88316.72%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,15336.88%
Some college, no degree:2,63823.43%
Associate's degree:4383.89%
Bachelor's degree:4844.30%
Graduate or professional degree:3523.13%
Total:11,260100%
High school or higher:8,06571.63%
Bachelor's degree or higher:8367.42%
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:5,54429.23%
Public Insurance:7,83541.31%
No Insurance:5,58629.45%
Total:18,965100%
Has Health Insurance:13,37970.55%
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 Poverty32.5%36.6%34.7%36.2%35.4%34.5%31.1%26.4%25.4%21.9%22.9%22.4%28.0%
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:60413.62%
Kindergarten:2666.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,17749.10%
High school (grades 9-12):66815.07%
College or graduate school:71916.22%
Total:4,434100%
Early Childhood:87019.62%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,11170.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 64127 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 286 business establishments, employing about 4,221 people with an annual payroll of $212,203,000. USPS data shows 6,618 residential mailboxes and 490 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,618Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:490Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:7,952Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,274Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:733Source: USPS
# of Businesses:286Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$50,056,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$212,203,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:4,221Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 64127 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 0.78% of whom live in ZIP Code 64127. It covers 4.179 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:4.179 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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


64128 | | 64126

Schools in ZIP Code 64127


ZIP Code 64127 is in the Kansas City 33 School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 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.

Guadalupe Centers Elementary 5123 E Truman Road
Kansas City, MO 64127
Kipp Endeavor Academy 2700 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
Kipp Kc Legacy High School 2700 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
Phillis Wheatley Elementary 2415 Agnes Ave
Kansas City, MO 64127
District: Kansas City 33 School District
East High School 1924 Van Brunt Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64127
District: Kansas City 33 School District
Wendell Phillips Elementary 2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
District: Kansas City 33 School District
Whittier Elementary 1012 Bales
Kansas City, MO 64127
District: Kansas City 33 School District
Kansas City Girls Prep Academy 5000 E.17th St.
Kansas City, MO 64127
Holy Cross School 121 N Quincy Ave
Kansas City, MO 64123
District: Private SchoolNearby
Union Hill Day School 2911 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64108
District: Private SchoolNearby
Urban Christian Academy 4328 Jackson Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 64127


Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College 1510/1504 Prospect Ave
Kansas City, MO 64127-1912
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
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City 3200 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111-2429
Type: Post Secondary
Concorde Career College-Kansas City 3239 Broadway St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
Type: Post Secondary
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance-Kansas City 4100 Raytown Road
Kansas City, MO 64129
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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