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ZIP 64128

Pop. 11,912·Jackson County·100th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,263/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$702
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ZIP 64128 · $1,263
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,670
Research median
$1,080/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
$15,156/yr
At $1,263/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyJackson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.7% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64128 (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, 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,912
Median income
$36,088
Median age
41.9
Renters
52.5%
Age distribution
25.5%
16%
21.7%
17.7%
19.2%
Under 1825.5%
18–3416%
35–5421.7%
55–6417.7%
65+19.2%
Gender
45.7%
54.3%
Male45.7%
Female54.3%
Race & ethnicity
12.3%
76.8%
White12.3%
Black76.8%
Hispanic11.8%
Education (25+)
15.3%
44.6%
30.3%
No HS diploma15.3%
HS diploma44.6%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+9.9%
Housing tenure
47.5%
52.5%
Owner47.5%
Renter52.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64128 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$29,890 → $36,088
up 20.7%
Population
12,076 → 11,912
down 1.4%
Renter share
55.8% → 52.5%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
10.2% → 9.9%
-0.3 pts
Median age
39 → 41.9
+2.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 64128 in Kansas City, MO now reports about $36,088, up from $29,890 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 64128 in Kansas City, MO losing about 164 residents over the five-year window, down 1.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 55.8% to 52.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64128 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $1,263/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($36,088/yr), ZIP 64128 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64128?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64128 (Kansas City, MO) is $1,263. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64128 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64128's median rent of $1,263/mo is $702 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64128 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64128 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #100 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,263/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64128?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,263/mo in ZIP 64128. The local median household income is $36,088/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64128?

Rent in ZIP 64128 has increased 19.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 64128 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64128 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,263/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($36,088/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64128 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 64128 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.5% of ZIP 64128 households are renters, while 47.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 64128 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 64128 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 64128 is more affordable than Kansas City overall. At $1,263/mo, it's $181 below the Kansas City citywide median of $1,444/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64128 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64128 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,263/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 64128's median household income ($36,088/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64128 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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