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ZIP 64154

Pop. 13,851·Platte County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,518/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
+7.7%
vs US Median
-$447
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ZIP 64154 · $1,518
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,560/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
$18,216/yr
At $1,518/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyPlatte County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, +7.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64154 (Kansas City, MO) is roughly split between renters and owners, 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,851
Median income
$86,213
Median age
35.6
Renters
49.6%
Age distribution
19.3%
29.2%
23%
17.2%
Under 1819.3%
18–3429.2%
35–5423%
55–6411.4%
65+17.2%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
73.8%
White73.8%
Black9.7%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian5.5%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
17.6%
30.9%
48.6%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma17.6%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+48.6%
Housing tenure
50.4%
49.6%
Owner50.4%
Renter49.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64154 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,142 → $1,518
up 32.9%
Income
$83,276 → $86,213
up 3.5%
Population
12,863 → 13,851
up 7.7%
Renter share
50.4% → 49.6%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
47.5% → 48.6%
+1.1 pts
Median age
34.8 → 35.6
+0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 64154 in Kansas City, MO has increased from $1,142 to $1,518, a 32.9% change over five years. Median household income rose from $83,276 to $86,213 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 7.7% since 2021, moving from about 12,863 residents to roughly 13,851. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 64154 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 64154 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $1,518/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($86,213/yr), ZIP 64154 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64154?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64154 (Kansas City, MO) is $1,518. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64154 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64154's median rent of $1,518/mo is $447 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64154 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64154 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #53 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,518/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64154?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,518/mo in ZIP 64154. The local median household income is $86,213/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64154?

Rent in ZIP 64154 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 64154 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64154 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,518/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($86,213/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64154 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 64154 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.6% of ZIP 64154 households are renters, while 50.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 64154 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 64154 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 64154 is pricier than Kansas City as a whole. At $1,518/mo, it's $74 above the Kansas City citywide median of $1,444/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64154 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64154 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,518/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 64154's median household income ($86,213/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64154 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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