Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 13.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.0% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6,742 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 128,388 (27.9%) |
| Some College | 52,528 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 74,913 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 37,760 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 160,238 (34.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,635 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $213,844 ▼ 23% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,213/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 335,166 |
| Vacant Units | 30,702 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jackson County is located in Missouri and encompasses 75 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 722,033 residents. With a median age of 37.33, it is a relatively young county.
Jackson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,635 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Jackson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $213,844 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,213. Homeownership rates are high at 60.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jackson County are majority White (59.94%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Jackson County, MO is a solidly middle-class area in Missouri. The 75 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64014 | Blue Springs | 28,434 | $84,187 | $233,200 | $1,301 | 4.1% | 43.8% |
| 64015 | Blue Springs | 31,814 | $81,242 | $249,500 | $1,148 | 3.0% | 42.8% |
| 64016 | Buckner | 4,700 | $92,734 | $205,600 | $981 | 3.5% | 36.7% |
| 64029 | Grain Valley | 21,643 | $89,074 | $284,700 | $1,369 | 1.7% | 41.2% |
| 64030 | Grandview | 25,673 | $53,207 | $171,700 | $1,003 | 5.6% | 35.9% |
| 64034 | Greenwood | 8,743 | $117,938 | $311,600 | $1,719 | 1.9% | 53.3% |
| 64050 | Independence | 20,528 | $46,561 | $137,200 | $915 | 6.9% | 24.4% |
| 64052 | Independence | 22,945 | $56,981 | $131,100 | $1,105 | 5.3% | 22.9% |
| 64053 | Independence | 6,817 | $48,790 | $78,400 | $929 | 8.3% | 17.9% |
| 64054 | Independence | 3,109 | $47,639 | $98,500 | $1,100 | 6.4% | 26.5% |
| 64055 | Independence | 36,092 | $64,646 | $173,400 | $1,098 | 4.7% | 35.9% |
| 64056 | Independence | 17,608 | $68,696 | $176,400 | $1,290 | 6.5% | 32.4% |
| 64057 | Independence | 14,509 | $71,441 | $235,700 | $1,139 | 8.1% | 39.0% |
| 64058 | Independence | 6,610 | $74,746 | $196,300 | $1,265 | 1.2% | 28.6% |
| 64105 | Kansas City | 5,783 | $65,435 | $228,400 | $1,558 | 4.2% | 72.3% |
| 64106 | Kansas City | 10,666 | $57,680 | $220,900 | $1,188 | 5.1% | 52.9% |
| 64108 | Kansas City | 10,179 | $74,462 | $286,300 | $1,422 | 3.5% | 60.0% |
| 64109 | Kansas City | 10,274 | $42,861 | $240,000 | $919 | 3.0% | 44.2% |
| 64110 | Kansas City | 17,019 | $59,710 | $238,200 | $1,155 | 4.9% | 55.2% |
| 64111 | Kansas City | 16,974 | $61,802 | $269,500 | $1,184 | 3.0% | 70.0% |
| 64112 | Kansas City | 8,509 | $98,452 | $393,900 | $1,425 | 1.7% | 81.8% |
| 64113 | Kansas City | 12,442 | $179,593 | $483,600 | $2,307 | 1.6% | 89.7% |
| 64114 | Kansas City | 24,464 | $77,643 | $257,400 | $1,304 | 2.5% | 62.2% |
| 64120 | Kansas City | 525 | $74,954 | — | $1,623 | 3.4% | 62.2% |
| 64123 | Kansas City | 11,130 | $46,764 | $111,100 | $961 | 5.8% | 35.0% |
| 64124 | Kansas City | 10,924 | $46,384 | $109,400 | $954 | 6.3% | 25.3% |
| 64125 | Kansas City | 2,723 | $47,188 | $93,500 | $937 | 7.8% | 17.5% |
| 64126 | Kansas City | 6,433 | $36,009 | $54,800 | $967 | 3.4% | 22.6% |
| 64127 | Kansas City | 17,645 | $32,179 | $59,300 | $886 | 12.7% | 13.8% |
| 64128 | Kansas City | 12,445 | $35,257 | $64,800 | $926 | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 64129 | Kansas City | 9,249 | $52,243 | $112,000 | $1,116 | 6.5% | 31.7% |
| 64130 | Kansas City | 19,697 | $40,770 | $71,500 | $1,003 | 5.8% | 22.5% |
| 64131 | Kansas City | 21,972 | $63,374 | $217,700 | $1,139 | 4.4% | 46.7% |
| 64132 | Kansas City | 11,775 | $43,798 | $90,900 | $1,094 | 11.1% | 20.2% |
| 64133 | Kansas City | 35,470 | $66,816 | $165,700 | $1,185 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| 64134 | Kansas City | 22,984 | $56,475 | $122,900 | $1,233 | 9.7% | 28.6% |
| 64136 | Kansas City | 1,544 | $55,789 | $178,900 | $1,071 | 0.0% | 40.3% |
| 64137 | Kansas City | 10,004 | $64,097 | $179,000 | $1,127 | 4.4% | 46.3% |
| 64138 | Kansas City | 24,830 | $54,619 | $164,900 | $1,127 | 4.0% | 31.5% |
| 64139 | Kansas City | 2,760 | $110,528 | $393,500 | $1,679 | 10.7% | 43.0% |
| 64145 | Kansas City | 5,057 | $95,439 | $350,100 | $1,735 | 4.7% | 60.6% |
| 64146 | Kansas City | 1,342 | $56,207 | $205,200 | $1,606 | 0.0% | 66.2% |
| 64149 | Kansas City | 599 | $84,432 | $350,000 | — | 0.0% | 34.0% |
| 64063 | Lees Summit | 21,430 | $77,966 | $242,800 | $1,151 | 7.9% | 47.3% |
| 64064 | Lees Summit | 19,955 | $120,341 | $375,800 | $1,416 | 1.9% | 58.3% |
| 64081 | Lees Summit | 25,293 | $103,490 | $333,400 | $1,449 | 2.4% | 59.6% |
| 64082 | Lees Summit | 19,729 | $132,310 | $380,800 | $1,738 | 3.9% | 63.9% |
| 64086 | Lees Summit | 23,483 | $107,098 | $288,400 | $1,417 | 3.2% | 57.5% |
| 64066 | Levasy | 112 | $84,375 | — | $1,102 | 0.0% | 17.1% |
| 64070 | Lone Jack | 3,222 | $118,169 | $345,200 | $1,120 | 1.4% | 46.6% |
| 64075 | Oak Grove | 11,979 | $80,825 | $233,400 | $980 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| 64088 | Sibley | 1,385 | $97,500 | $321,400 | $1,047 | 1.7% | 31.9% |