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ZIP 64131

Pop. 21,942·Jackson County·98th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,277/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$688
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ZIP 64131 · $1,277
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,170
Research median
$1,400/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
$15,324/yr
At $1,277/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyJackson County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64131 (Kansas City, MO) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 39.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,942
Median income
$64,201
Median age
36.3
Renters
49.3%
Age distribution
20.6%
27.5%
27.5%
16%
Under 1820.6%
18–3427.5%
35–5427.5%
55–648.4%
65+16%
Gender
45.3%
54.7%
Male45.3%
Female54.7%
Race & ethnicity
46.8%
39.5%
White46.8%
Black39.5%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian1.4%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
23.7%
27.7%
39.3%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma23.7%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+39.3%
Housing tenure
50.7%
49.3%
Owner50.7%
Renter49.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64131 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$907 → $1,277
up 40.8%
Income
$56,043 → $64,201
up 14.6%
Population
22,901 → 21,942
down 4.2%
Renter share
53.3% → 49.3%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
37.9% → 39.3%
+1.4 pts

Rent in ZIP 64131 in Kansas City, MO has climbed 40.8% since 2021, going from about $907 per month to roughly $1,277 today. Census figures show median household income at $64,201 today, compared with $56,043 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 26.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 22,901 to 21,942 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.2% change. About 49.3% of households rent today, against 53.3% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64131 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $1,277/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($64,201/yr), ZIP 64131 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64131?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64131 (Kansas City, MO) is $1,277. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64131 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64131's median rent of $1,277/mo is $688 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64131 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64131 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #98 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,277/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64131?

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 $1,277/mo in ZIP 64131. The local median household income is $64,201/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64131?

Rent in ZIP 64131 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 64131 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64131 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,277/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($64,201/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64131 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 64131 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.3% of ZIP 64131 households are renters, while 50.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 64131 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 64131 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 64131 is more affordable than Kansas City overall. At $1,277/mo, it's $167 below the Kansas City citywide median of $1,444/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64131 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64131 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,277/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 64131's median household income ($64,201/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64131 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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