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ZIP 64127

Pop. 17,668·Jackson County·107th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,219/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$746
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 64127 · $1,219
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$1,070/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
$14,628/yr
At $1,219/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyJackson County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64127 (Kansas City, MO) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,668
Median income
$33,111
Median age
35
Renters
54.5%
Age distribution
30%
20%
24.7%
13.6%
Under 1830%
18–3420%
35–5424.7%
55–6411.7%
65+13.6%
Gender
43%
57%
Male43%
Female57%
Race & ethnicity
18.1%
40.5%
40.7%
White18.1%
Black40.5%
Hispanic40.7%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
26.9%
35.3%
28.8%
No HS diploma26.9%
HS diploma35.3%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+9.1%
Housing tenure
45.5%
54.5%
Owner45.5%
Renter54.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64127 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$29,648 → $33,111
up 11.7%
Population
17,360 → 17,668
up 1.8%
Renter share
56.3% → 54.5%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
7.3% → 9.1%
+1.8 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 64127 in Kansas City, MO now reports about $33,111, up from $29,648 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 17,360 residents to roughly 17,668. Renters now make up 54.5% of households, compared with 56.3% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 64127

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64127 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $1,219/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($33,111/yr), ZIP 64127 ranks as moderate 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 64127?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64127 (Kansas City, MO) is $1,219. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64127 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64127's median rent of $1,219/mo is $746 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64127 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64127 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #107 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,219/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64127?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,219/mo in ZIP 64127. The local median household income is $33,111/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64127?

Rent in ZIP 64127 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 64127 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64127 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,219/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($33,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64127 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 64127 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.5% of ZIP 64127 households are renters, while 45.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 64127 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 64127 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 64127 is more affordable than Kansas City overall. At $1,219/mo, it's $225 below the Kansas City citywide median of $1,444/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64127 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64127 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $1,219/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 64127's median household income ($33,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64127 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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