ZIP Code · MO

ZIP 64106

Part of Kansas City, MO

Pop. 11,343·Jackson County·14th most expensive ZIP in Missouri

Median rent (all units)

$1,780/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$152

Reported rents

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ZIP 64106 · $1,780

More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,200

1 BR

$1,310

2 BR

$1,490

3 BR

$1,940

4 BR+

$2,310

Research median

$1,490/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 64106 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Missouri

Rent in ZIP 64106 changed +7.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($52,564) is $1,314 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,310); a 2-bedroom is $1,490.

Rank in Kansas City

25th cheapest of 26 ZIP codes in Kansas City.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 64105, 1 mile away, rents for 19% less ($1,449/mo), about $4,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 64106. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,360/yr

At $1,780/mo median

Location

CityKansas City

StateMO

CountyJackson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64106 (Kansas City, MO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 44.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

11,343

Median income

$52,564

Median age

30.6

Renters

83%

Age distribution

22.6%

35.2%

27.5%

Under 1822.6%

18–3435.2%

35–5427.5%

55–649.1%

65+5.6%

Gender

52.5%

47.5%

Male52.5%

Female47.5%

Race & ethnicity

44.9%

38.1%

White44.9%

Black38.1%

Hispanic6.3%

Asian6.9%

Other3.8%

Education (25+)

24.2%

20.6%

44.1%

No HS diploma11%

HS diploma24.2%

Some college20.6%

Bachelor's+44.1%

Housing tenure

17%

83%

Owner17%

Renter83%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64106 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Income

$39,358 → $52,564

up 33.6%

Population

10,830 → 11,343

up 4.7%

Renter share

84% → 83%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

38.6% → 44.1%

+5.5 pts

Median age

30.1 → 30.6

+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $39,358 to $52,564 across the same window, up 33.6% versus 2021. The population has grown by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 10,830 residents to roughly 11,343. College-educated residents now make up 44.1% of adults here, versus 38.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 64106 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $1,780/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($52,564/yr), ZIP 64106 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,780/mo in ZIP 64106. The local median household income is $52,564/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64106?

Rent in ZIP 64106 has risen 7.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

How does ZIP 64106 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64106 is one of the pricier among Missouri ZIP codes for rent, ranking #14 of 137 at $1,780/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 64106 changed +7.0%, against a typical +4.6% across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks.