ZIP Code · MO

ZIP 64068

Part of Liberty, MO

Pop. 37,758·Clay County·38th most expensive ZIP in Missouri

Median rent (all units)

$1,574/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.5%

Month-over-Month

-0.4%

vs US Median

-$358

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 64068 · $1,574

More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,030

1 BR

$1,130

2 BR

$1,280

3 BR

$1,670

4 BR+

$1,980

Research median

$1,280/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 64068 usually run 1% below trend in December and 1.3% above it in September, about $36 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 64068 is 0.4% below its high of $1,580 in August 2026, at $1,574 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Missouri

Rent in ZIP 64068 changed +2.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($92,297) is $2,307 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,980).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 64117, 10 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,182/mo), about $4,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 64068. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,888/yr

At $1,574/mo median

Location

CityLiberty

StateMO

CountyClay County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64068 (Liberty, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

37,758

Median income

$92,297

Median age

38.4

Renters

25.7%

Age distribution

24%

21.2%

24.9%

13.3%

16.6%

Under 1824%

18–3421.2%

35–5424.9%

55–6413.3%

65+16.6%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

86%

White86%

Black4.4%

Hispanic5.2%

Asian1.1%

Other3.3%

Education (25+)

25.2%

31.8%

38.8%

No HS diploma4.2%

HS diploma25.2%

Some college31.8%

Bachelor's+38.8%

Housing tenure

74.3%

25.7%

Owner74.3%

Renter25.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64068 in Liberty, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,134 → $1,574

up 38.8%

Income

$81,910 → $92,297

up 12.7%

Population

36,780 → 37,758

up 2.7%

Renter share

27.6% → 25.7%

-1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

36.6% → 38.8%

+2.2 pts

Median age

37.2 → 38.4

+1.2 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 64068 in Liberty, MO stood at $1,134 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,574, reflecting a 38.8% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 64068 in Liberty, MO now reports about $92,297, up from $81,910 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 36,780 residents to roughly 37,758. Renters now make up 25.7% of households, compared with 27.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 38.8% of adults here, versus 36.6% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 64068 in Liberty, MO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 64068 covers Liberty, MO. The median rent here is $1,574/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($92,297/yr), ZIP 64068 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64068?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,574/mo in ZIP 64068. The local median household income is $92,297/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64068?

Rent in ZIP 64068 has risen 2.5% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.4% below its high of $1,580 in August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 64068?

Asking rents in ZIP 64068 are usually lowest in December, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 1.3% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $36 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 64068 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64068 is one of the pricier among Missouri ZIP codes for rent, ranking #38 of 137 at $1,574/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 64068 changed +2.5%, against a typical +4.6% across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks.