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ZIP 64151

Pop. 28,526·Platte County·39th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,603/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$362
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 64151 · $1,603
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,310
Research median
$1,490/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
$19,236/yr
At $1,603/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyPlatte County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (7.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64151 (Kansas City, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,526
Median income
$92,876
Median age
39.3
Renters
36.6%
Age distribution
22.1%
21.3%
26.6%
18.5%
Under 1822.1%
18–3421.3%
35–5426.6%
55–6411.5%
65+18.5%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
73.3%
12.8%
White73.3%
Black12.8%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian2.4%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
20%
31.2%
46%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma20%
Some college31.2%
Bachelor's+46%
Housing tenure
63.4%
36.6%
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64151 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,267 → $1,603
up 26.5%
Income
$79,162 → $92,876
up 17.3%
Population
27,653 → 28,526
up 3.2%
Renter share
39.9% → 36.6%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
40.4% → 46%
+5.6 pts

The median rent in ZIP 64151 in Kansas City, MO stood at $1,267 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,603, reflecting a 26.5% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $79,162 to $92,876 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.3% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.2% since 2021, moving from about 27,653 residents to roughly 28,526. Renters now make up 36.6% of households, compared with 39.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 46% of adults here, versus 40.4% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 64151 in Kansas City, MO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64151 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $1,603/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($92,876/yr), ZIP 64151 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64151?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64151 (Kansas City, MO) is $1,603. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64151 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64151's median rent of $1,603/mo is $362 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64151 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64151 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #39 out of 136 ZIPs tracked at $1,603/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64151?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,603/mo in ZIP 64151. The local median household income is $92,876/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64151?

Rent in ZIP 64151 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 64151 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64151 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,603/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($92,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64151 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 64151 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.6% of ZIP 64151 households are renters, while 63.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 64151 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 64151 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 64151 is pricier than Kansas City as a whole. At $1,603/mo, it's $159 above the Kansas City citywide median of $1,444/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64151 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64151 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,603/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 64151's median household income ($92,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64151 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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