ZIP Code · MO

ZIP 64153

Pop. 6,653·Platte County·77th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,402/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
-$563
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 64153 · $1,402
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,350/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
$16,824/yr
At $1,402/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyPlatte County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64153 (Kansas City, MO) is roughly split between renters and owners, 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,653
Median income
$82,964
Median age
37.1
Renters
45.5%
Age distribution
22.9%
22.9%
31.4%
Under 1822.9%
18–3422.9%
35–5431.4%
55–6411.4%
65+11.3%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
64.4%
12.3%
13.1%
White64.4%
Black12.3%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian3.8%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
21.8%
27.8%
48.6%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+48.6%
Housing tenure
54.5%
45.5%
Owner54.5%
Renter45.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64153 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,167 → $82,964
up 4.8%
Population
6,095 → 6,653
up 9.2%
Renter share
47.8% → 45.5%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
51.3% → 48.6%
-2.7 pts
Median age
34.3 → 37.1
+2.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $79,167 to $82,964 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 64153 in Kansas City, MO adding about 558 residents over the five-year window, up 9.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 47.8% to 45.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 51.3% to 48.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64153 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $1,402/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($82,964/yr), ZIP 64153 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64153?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64153 (Kansas City, MO) is $1,402. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64153 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64153's median rent of $1,402/mo is $563 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64153 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64153 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #77 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,402/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64153?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,402/mo in ZIP 64153. The local median household income is $82,964/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64153?

Rent in ZIP 64153 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 64153 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64153 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,402/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($82,964/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64153 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 64153 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.5% of ZIP 64153 households are renters, while 54.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 64153 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 64153 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 64153 is more affordable than Kansas City overall. At $1,402/mo, it's $42 below the Kansas City citywide median of $1,444/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64153 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64153 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,402/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 64153's median household income ($82,964/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64153 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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