City

Buckner, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Missouri

👥4,700Population
💰$92,734Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$205,600Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.2%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.8%
Asian0.4%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,042 (35.3%)
Some College406 (13.8%)
Associates376 (12.8%)
Bachelors344 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree737 (25%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College13.8%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,734 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$205,600 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$981/mo
Total Housing Units1,817
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Buckner, MO

Buckner is a city in Missouri, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,700 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Buckner is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,734 is above the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Buckner is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $981 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buckner is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.43%).

Buckner, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Buckner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64016 4,700 $92,734 $205,600 $981 3.5% 36.7% 80.5%