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ZIP 64117

Pop. 14,919·Clay County·90th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,338/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$627
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ZIP 64117 · $1,338
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,180/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
$16,056/yr
At $1,338/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyClay County
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.4% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64117 (Kansas City, MO) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,919
Median income
$59,601
Median age
36.4
Renters
47%
Age distribution
21.7%
26.9%
24.2%
15.4%
Under 1821.7%
18–3426.9%
35–5424.2%
55–6411.8%
65+15.4%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
65.2%
18.5%
13.7%
White65.2%
Black18.5%
Hispanic13.7%
Asian1.4%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
12.1%
34.6%
32.9%
20.4%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma34.6%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+20.4%
Housing tenure
53%
47%
Owner53%
Renter47%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64117 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,182 → $59,601
up 14.2%
Population
14,677 → 14,919
up 1.6%
Renter share
48.1% → 47%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
19.6% → 20.4%
+0.8 pts

Median household income grew from $52,182 to $59,601 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 14,677 to 14,919 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64117 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $1,338/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($59,601/yr), ZIP 64117 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64117?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64117 (Kansas City, MO) is $1,338. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64117 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64117's median rent of $1,338/mo is $627 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64117 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64117 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #90 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,338/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64117?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,338/mo in ZIP 64117. The local median household income is $59,601/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64117?

Rent in ZIP 64117 has decreased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 64117 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64117 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,338/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($59,601/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64117 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 64117 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47% of ZIP 64117 households are renters, while 53% are owner-occupied. ZIP 64117 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 64117 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 64117 is more affordable than Kansas City overall. At $1,338/mo, it's $106 below the Kansas City citywide median of $1,444/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64117 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64117 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,338/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 64117's median household income ($59,601/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64117 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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