ZIP Code · MO

ZIP 64114

Pop. 24,229·Jackson County·50th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,526/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$406
Reported rents
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ZIP 64114 · $1,526
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,460
Research median
$1,590/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 64114 usually run 0.8% below trend in November and 0.7% above it in August, about $23 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 64114 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Missouri

Rent in ZIP 64114 changed +4.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 64114 rose 37.3% while median household income rose 23.5% ($65,833 to $81,275). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 64114 is 51.8% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($81,275) is $2,032 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,590); a 3-bedroom is $2,070.

Rank in Kansas City

19th cheapest of 26 ZIP codes in Kansas City.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 64131, 2 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,226/mo), about $3,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 64114. 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
$18,312/yr
At $1,526/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyJackson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64114 (Kansas City, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 55.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,229
Median income
$81,275
Median age
41.1
Renters
32.4%
Age distribution
15.5%
25.9%
22.3%
14.8%
21.6%
Under 1815.5%
18–3425.9%
35–5422.3%
55–6414.8%
65+21.6%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
78.3%
White78.3%
Black9.8%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian3.1%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
13.9%
27.3%
55.9%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma13.9%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+55.9%
Housing tenure
67.6%
32.4%
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64114 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,059 → $1,526
up 44.1%
Income
$71,460 → $81,275
up 13.7%
Population
24,700 → 24,229
down 1.9%
Renter share
36.4% → 32.4%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
54.7% → 55.9%
+1.2 pts
Median age
42.2 → 41.1
-1.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 64114 in Kansas City, MO has climbed by $467 per month, settling near $1,526 after starting the period at $1,059. Median household income grew from $71,460 to $81,275 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 30.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 24,700 to 24,229 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 32.4% of households rent today, against 36.4% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 64114 in Kansas City, MO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 64114 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $1,526/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($81,275/yr), ZIP 64114 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64114?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,526/mo in ZIP 64114. The local median household income is $81,275/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64114?

Rent in ZIP 64114 has risen 4.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 64114?

Asking rents in ZIP 64114 are usually lowest in November, about 0.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $23 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 64114?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 64114 rose 37.3% while median household income rose 23.5%, from $65,833 to $81,275. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 64114 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64114 is in the middle among Missouri ZIP codes for rent, ranking #50 of 137 at $1,526/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 64114 changed +4.7%, against a typical +4.6% across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 64114 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

At $1,526/mo, ZIP 64114 is $80 above the Kansas City citywide median of $1,446/mo. It is the 19th cheapest of 26 ZIP codes in Kansas City.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,526/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 64114's median household income ($81,275/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64114 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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