| ZIP Code | 64117 |
|---|---|
| City | Kansas City |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Clay County |
| Area Code | 816/975 |
| Elevation | 879 ft |
| Latitude | 39.164449 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.522657 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 29047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 16.2% ▲ 62% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 359 (3.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,317 (33.9%) |
| Some College | 1,438 (14.7%) |
| Associates | 1,596 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 929 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,155 (22%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,219 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,500 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,034/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,091 |
| Vacant Units | 554 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,091 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 554 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 44.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 64117 is located in Kansas City, Missouri, within Clay County. With a population of 14,800, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.9 years. Economically, 64117 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,219 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 64117 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $173,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,034 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.7%) and renters (44.3%). Median home values have increased by 57% since 2019.
The population of 64117 is majority White (62.99%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.2%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 64117 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 64117 in Kansas City, MO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 14,800 residents, a median household income of $59,219, and a median home value of $173,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Missouri.