64138 ZIP Code — Kansas City, MO
Jackson County, Missouri
ZIP code 64138 is located in Kansas City, Missouri, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 13.33 square miles and serves a population of 24,183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 816.
About ZIP code 64138
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $53,226.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
24,183
population
13.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
64138 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 64138
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64138. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kansas City | Acceptable |
| Kansas City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
64134 Kansas City (2.9 mi)
64139 Kansas City (3.6 mi)
64133 Kansas City (3.7 mi)
64132 Kansas City (3.8 mi)
64065 Lees Summit (3.9 mi)
64137 Kansas City (4.4 mi)
64136 Kansas City (4.8 mi)
64002 Lees Summit (5 mi)
64131 Kansas City (5.4 mi)
64129 Kansas City (5.5 mi)
64130 Kansas City (5.7 mi)
64081 Lees Summit (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,183 |
| Population density | 1,814 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 095 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9689 |
| Longitude | -94.4752 |
| 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 | 54.1% | 44.1% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 30.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 20.3% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
24,183
Population
1,814
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$53,226
Median household income
$30,643
Per capita income
$152,600
Median home value
$1,083
Median monthly rent
59.6%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
6,998
Housing units
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
688
Under 5
723
711
5–9
748
595
10–14
626
851
15–19
894
667
20–24
701
1,775
25–34
1,867
1,493
35–44
1,570
1,289
45–54
1,356
929
55–59
977
747
60–64
785
1,033
65–74
1,086
761
75–84
800
249
85+
262
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,928 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 19,255 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,191 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
47.7%
White
39.3%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Other race
2.8%
Asian
1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,002 | 47.7% |
| White | 9,895 | 39.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,023 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 982 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 702 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 490 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.1% | 44.1% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 30.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 20.3% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
13.5%
$35k–$50k
18.4%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $53,226 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
27.4%
$150k–$200k
30.0%
$200k–$300k
16.1%
$300k–$500k
2.5%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,083 |
| Owner occupied | 59.6% |
| Renter occupied | 40.4% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 75.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 32.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 22.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% |
| 3 or more | 13.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.5% |
| Electricity | 16.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,670 | 35.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 928 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,975 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,717 | 36.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,409 | 23.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,863 | 27.8% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.6% | 38.4% |
| Married | 43.7% | 35.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 13.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
34.9%
Some college, no degree
27.7%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 330 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 357 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,113 | 42.0% |
| High school | 1,257 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 977 | 19.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Retail trade
14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.0%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Professional & management
9.5%
Public administration
9.3%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Other services
5.2%
Construction
4.1%
Information
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.2% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 26.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 19.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.0% |
| Government | 13.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.7% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 2.4% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
24.0%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
6.6%
Female-led households
18.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| High blood pressure | 34.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 30.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.1% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 18.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 60.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 17.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,508 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 38.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.4% |
| Public insurance | 32.4% |
| No insurance | 13.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,772 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 835 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 300 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 193 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 92 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,521 | 93.1% |
| Born in same state | 22,420 | 92.7% |
| Born in different state | 15,376 | 63.6% |
| Foreign born | 101 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,662 | 6.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 651 | 39.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,383 | 5.7% |
| Italian | 1,159 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 987 | 4.1% |
| English | 139 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 71 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 53 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 11 | 0% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64138
What city is ZIP code 64138 in?
ZIP code 64138 is primarily assigned to Kansas City, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 64138 in?
ZIP code 64138 falls within Jackson County, Missouri.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64138?
The median home value in ZIP code 64138 is $152,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 64138?
ZIP code 64138 has an estimated population of 24,183 residents, with a density of 1,815 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 64138?
The median household income in ZIP code 64138 is $53,226, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 64138 in?
ZIP code 64138 observes the CST timezone.