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ZIP 64081

Pop. 25,305·Jackson County·5th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,951/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$14
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ZIP 64081 · $1,951
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,290
Research median
$1,480/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,412/yr
At $1,951/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyJackson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64081 (Lees Summit, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 52.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,305
Median income
$102,119
Median age
40.1
Renters
28.5%
Age distribution
24.5%
16.7%
26.1%
20.7%
Under 1824.5%
18–3416.7%
35–5426.1%
55–6412%
65+20.7%
Gender
45.7%
54.3%
Male45.7%
Female54.3%
Race & ethnicity
77.6%
White77.6%
Black10%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian2%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
16.2%
29.2%
52.4%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma16.2%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+52.4%
Housing tenure
71.5%
28.5%
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64081 in Lees Summit, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$96,931 → $102,119
up 5.4%
Population
25,169 → 25,305
up 0.5%
Renter share
25.1% → 28.5%
+3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
49.3% → 52.4%
+3.1 pts
Median age
38.4 → 40.1
+1.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $96,931 in 2021 to $102,119 more recently. About 28.5% of households rent today, against 25.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 49.3% to 52.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64081 covers Lees Summit, MO. The median rent here is $1,951/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($102,119/yr), ZIP 64081 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64081?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64081 (Lees Summit, MO) is $1,951. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64081 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64081's median rent of $1,951/mo is $14 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64081 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64081 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #5 out of 136 ZIPs tracked at $1,951/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64081?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,951/mo in ZIP 64081. The local median household income is $102,119/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64081?

Rent in ZIP 64081 has increased 8.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 64081 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64081 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,951/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($102,119/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64081 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 64081 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.5% of ZIP 64081 households are renters, while 71.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 64081 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 64081 compare to the rest of Lees Summit?

ZIP 64081 is pricier than Lees Summit as a whole. At $1,951/mo, it's $319 above the Lees Summit citywide median of $1,632/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64081 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64081 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,951/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 64081's median household income ($102,119/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64081 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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