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ZIP 64120

Pop. 552·Jackson County·56th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,504/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.4%
vs US Median
-$461
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 64120 · $1,504
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,540/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
$18,048/yr
At $1,504/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyJackson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64120 (Kansas City, MO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 59.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
552
Median income
$76,833
Median age
29.5
Renters
92.5%
Age distribution
61.2%
23.7%
18–3461.2%
35–5423.7%
55–649.2%
65+5.8%
Gender
71%
29%
Male71%
Female29%
Race & ethnicity
85.9%
White85.9%
Black3.3%
Hispanic4.9%
Other6%
Education (25+)
17.6%
13.9%
59.8%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma17.6%
Some college13.9%
Bachelor's+59.8%
Housing tenure
92.5%
Owner7.5%
Renter92.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64120 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,250 → $76,833
up 44.3%
Population
462 → 552
up 19.5%
Renter share
45.7% → 92.5%
+46.8 pts
Bachelor's+
29.8% → 59.8%
+30.0 pts
Median age
36.8 → 29.5
-7.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,250 in 2021 to $76,833 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 64120 in Kansas City, MO adding about 90 residents over the five-year window, up 19.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 45.7% to 92.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 29.8% to 59.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64120 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $1,504/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($76,833/yr), ZIP 64120 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64120?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64120 (Kansas City, MO) is $1,504. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64120 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64120's median rent of $1,504/mo is $461 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64120 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64120 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #56 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,504/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64120?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,504/mo in ZIP 64120. The local median household income is $76,833/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64120?

Rent in ZIP 64120 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 64120 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64120 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,504/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($76,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64120 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 64120 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 92.5% of ZIP 64120 households are renters, while 7.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 64120 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 64120 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 64120 is pricier than Kansas City as a whole. At $1,504/mo, it's $60 above the Kansas City citywide median of $1,444/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64120 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64120 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,504/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 64120's median household income ($76,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64120 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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