ZIP Code · MO

ZIP 64119

Part of Kansas City, MO

Pop. 33,199·Clay County·26th most expensive ZIP in Missouri

Median rent (all units)

$1,677/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

-$255

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 64119 · $1,677

More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,150

1 BR

$1,250

2 BR

$1,420

3 BR

$1,850

4 BR+

$2,200

Research median

$1,420/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

From the history

What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 64119 usually run 1.3% below trend in December and 1.5% above it in August, about $47 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 64119 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Missouri

Rent in ZIP 64119 changed +4.6% 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 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($83,929) is $2,098 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,850); a 4-bedroom is $2,200.

Rank in Kansas City

24th cheapest of 26 ZIP codes in Kansas City.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 64117, 3 miles away, rents for 30% less ($1,182/mo), about $5,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 64119. 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

$20,124/yr

At $1,677/mo median

Location

CityKansas City

StateMO

CountyClay County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64119 (Kansas City, MO) is majority owner-occupied, 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

33,199

Median income

$83,929

Median age

38.6

Renters

25.3%

Age distribution

21.8%

22.6%

25.7%

13.1%

17%

Under 1821.8%

18–3422.6%

35–5425.7%

55–6413.1%

65+17%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

76%

White76%

Black7.8%

Hispanic9.7%

Asian2.7%

Other3.7%

Education (25+)

31.8%

30%

32.6%

No HS diploma5.7%

HS diploma31.8%

Some college30%

Bachelor's+32.6%

Housing tenure

74.7%

25.3%

Owner74.7%

Renter25.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64119 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,180 → $1,677

up 42.1%

Income

$70,840 → $83,929

up 18.5%

Population

32,461 → 33,199

up 2.3%

Renter share

28.5% → 25.3%

-3.2 pts

Bachelor's+

31.1% → 32.6%

+1.5 pts

Median age

37.5 → 38.6

+1.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 64119 in Kansas City, MO has shifted from $1,180 to $1,677, up 42.1% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $83,929 today, compared with $70,840 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 64119 in Kansas City, MO adding about 738 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 28.5% to 25.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 64119 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $1,677/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($83,929/yr), ZIP 64119 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64119?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,677/mo in ZIP 64119. The local median household income is $83,929/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64119?

Rent in ZIP 64119 has risen 4.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 64119?

Asking rents in ZIP 64119 are usually lowest in December, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $47 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 64119 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64119 is one of the pricier among Missouri ZIP codes for rent, ranking #26 of 137 at $1,677/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 64119 changed +4.6%, against a typical +4.6% across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks.