64128 ZIP Code — Kansas City, MO

Jackson County, Missouri

ZIP code 64128 is located in Kansas City, Missouri, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 3.01 square miles and serves a population of 12,524 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 816.

About ZIP code 64128

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $53,500. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $31,701. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (21%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64128 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,524

population

3.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64128 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64128

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64128. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kansas City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64127 Kansas City (1.7 mi) 64109 Kansas City (1.8 mi) 64130 Kansas City (2.2 mi) 64129 Kansas City (2.5 mi) 64126 Kansas City (2.8 mi) 64124 Kansas City (2.9 mi) 64110 Kansas City (3 mi) 64108 Kansas City (3 mi) 64144 Kansas City (3.2 mi) 64123 Kansas City (3.2 mi) 64111 Kansas City (3.2 mi) 64999 Kansas City (3.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,524
Population density	4,161 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	3.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.0655
Longitude	-94.5345
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	816

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.8%	44.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	30.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	20.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	4.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

12,524

Population

4,161

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$31,701

Median household income

$19,932

Per capita income

$53,500

Median home value

$888

Median monthly rent

44.6%

Home ownership

32.4%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

3,836

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

453

Under 5

517

336

5–9

385

489

10–14

559

522

15–19

596

356

20–24

406

575

25–34

657

665

35–44

759

649

45–54

742

428

55–59

489

386

60–64

441

519

65–74

593

289

75–84

331

178

85+

204

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,508	28.0%
18 and over	9,016	72.0%
65 and over	2,114	16.9%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 76.2%

White 11.2%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	9,987	76.2%
White	1,466	11.2%
Two or more races	733	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	586	4.5%
Other race	323	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.8%	44.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	30.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	20.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	4.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 12.3%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 18.8%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.3%
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	18.8%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$31,701

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.3%

$50k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 1.5%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$53,500
Median rent / month	$888
Owner occupied	44.6%
Renter occupied	55.4%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	77.7%
Large apartment buildings	8.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	2.6%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	21.4%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	38.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.6%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	23.6%
3 or more	9.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.8%
Electricity	24.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	830	15.8%
Cohabiting couple	336	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,457	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,618	50.0%
Households with children under 18	1,428	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,825	34.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.3%	44.0%
Married	22.6%	18.6%
Separated	4.0%	4.1%
Widowed	3.7%	14.3%
Divorced	15.4%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	127	4.5%
Kindergarten	160	5.6%
Elementary school	1,379	48.5%
High school	947	33.3%
College / grad school	232	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Construction 11.6%

Retail trade 10.3%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Professional & management 6.1%

Other services 4.2%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.1%
Service	25.6%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.3%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	7.3%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 32.4%

Under 18 years 48.5%

18 and over 26.3%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 36.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	13.1%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.7%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	21.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	6.8%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	42.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	49.0%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	32.0%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	17.4%
No health insurance	26.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	45.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	33.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	716	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	45.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.7%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	21.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,554	92.3%
Spanish	602	5.2%
Other Indo-European	423	3.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	159	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,817	94.4%
Born in same state	11,758	93.9%
Born in different state	8,189	65.4%
Foreign born	59	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	707	5.6%
Not a US citizen	123	17.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	656	5.2%
Italian	174	1.4%
French	90	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	0.2%
Dutch	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	85.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64128

What city is ZIP code 64128 in?

ZIP code 64128 is primarily assigned to Kansas City, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64128 in?

ZIP code 64128 falls within Jackson County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64128?

32% of residents in ZIP code 64128 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64128?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 64128 mostly rentals?

55% of occupied units in ZIP code 64128 are renter-occupied.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 64128?

Health data for ZIP code 64128 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 64128 in?

ZIP code 64128 observes the CST timezone.