ZIP Code · MO

ZIP 64130

Part of Kansas City, MO

Pop. 19,644·Jackson County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Missouri

Median rent (all units)

$1,348/mo

Year-over-Year

+12.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$584

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ZIP 64130 · $1,348

More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$940

1 BR

$1,020

2 BR

$1,160

3 BR

$1,510

4 BR+

$1,800

Research median

$1,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 64130 usually run 0.8% below trend in November and 1.2% above it in February, about $27 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 64130 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of Missouri

Rent in ZIP 64130 changed +12.7% 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 8 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($42,221) is $1,056 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,020); a 2-bedroom is $1,160.

Rank in Kansas City

9th cheapest of 26 ZIP codes in Kansas City.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 64124, 5 miles away, rents for 10% less ($1,211/mo), about $1,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 64130. 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

$16,176/yr

At $1,348/mo median

Location

CityKansas City

StateMO

CountyJackson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 12.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+12.7% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64130 (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, 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

19,644

Median income

$42,221

Median age

35.6

Renters

48.4%

Age distribution

27.4%

22.1%

17%

Under 1827.4%

18–3422.1%

35–5422.1%

55–6411.4%

65+17%

Gender

47.5%

52.5%

Male47.5%

Female52.5%

Race & ethnicity

80.2%

White10.1%

Black80.2%

Hispanic8.5%

Other1.2%

Education (25+)

14.4%

38%

32.8%

14.9%

No HS diploma14.4%

HS diploma38%

Some college32.8%

Bachelor's+14.9%

Housing tenure

51.6%

48.4%

Owner51.6%

Renter48.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64130 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$832 → $1,348

up 62.0%

Income

$37,824 → $42,221

up 11.6%

Population

19,355 → 19,644

up 1.5%

Renter share

46.6% → 48.4%

+1.8 pts

Bachelor's+

11.3% → 14.9%

+3.6 pts

Median age

39.5 → 35.6

-3.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 64130 in Kansas City, MO has climbed from $832 to $1,348, a 62.0% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $42,221 today, compared with $37,824 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 19,355 residents to roughly 19,644. Renters now make up 48.4% of households, compared with 46.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 14.9% of adults here, versus 11.3% in 2021. 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 64130 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $1,348/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($42,221/yr), ZIP 64130 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64130?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,348/mo in ZIP 64130. The local median household income is $42,221/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64130?

Rent in ZIP 64130 has risen 12.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 64130?

Asking rents in ZIP 64130 are usually lowest in November, about 0.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in February, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $27 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 64130 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64130 is in the middle among Missouri ZIP codes for rent, ranking #83 of 137 at $1,348/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 64130 changed +12.7%, against a typical +4.6% across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks.