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ZIP 64134

Pop. 22,964·Jackson County·60th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,483/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$482
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ZIP 64134 · $1,483
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,200
Research median
$1,420/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
$17,796/yr
At $1,483/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyJackson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.3% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64134 (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, 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,964
Median income
$58,170
Median age
33.9
Renters
47.4%
Age distribution
27.5%
23.8%
24.1%
13.3%
Under 1827.5%
18–3423.8%
35–5424.1%
55–6411.3%
65+13.3%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
29.4%
58.5%
White29.4%
Black58.5%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian0.9%
Other2%
Education (25+)
34.4%
36%
19.2%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma34.4%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+19.2%
Housing tenure
52.6%
47.4%
Owner52.6%
Renter47.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64134 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$978 → $1,483
up 51.6%
Income
$48,992 → $58,170
up 18.7%
Population
22,749 → 22,964
up 0.9%
Renter share
51.2% → 47.4%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
18.4% → 19.2%
+0.8 pts
Median age
30.9 → 33.9
+3.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 64134 in Kansas City, MO has increased by $505 per month, settling near $1,483 after starting the period at $978. Census figures show median household income at $58,170 today, compared with $48,992 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 32.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 47.4% of households rent today, against 51.2% 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 64134 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $1,483/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($58,170/yr), ZIP 64134 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64134?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64134 (Kansas City, MO) is $1,483. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64134 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64134's median rent of $1,483/mo is $482 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64134 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64134 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #60 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,483/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64134?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,483/mo in ZIP 64134. The local median household income is $58,170/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64134?

Rent in ZIP 64134 has increased 8.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 64134 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64134 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,483/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($58,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64134 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 64134 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.4% of ZIP 64134 households are renters, while 52.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 64134 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 64134 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 64134 is pricier than Kansas City as a whole. At $1,483/mo, it's $39 above the Kansas City citywide median of $1,444/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64134 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64134 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,483/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 64134's median household income ($58,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64134 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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