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ZIP 64156

Pop. 7,946·Clay County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$2,064/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.3%
vs US Median
+$99
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 64156 · $2,064
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,160
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,660/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
$24,768/yr
At $2,064/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyClay County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64156 (Kansas City, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 50.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,946
Median income
$130,224
Median age
37.3
Renters
22.4%
Age distribution
28.4%
17.5%
34%
Under 1828.4%
18–3417.5%
35–5434%
55–649.1%
65+11.2%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
81.4%
White81.4%
Black5%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian4.6%
Other2%
Education (25+)
18.6%
27.6%
50.9%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma18.6%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+50.9%
Housing tenure
77.6%
22.4%
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64156 in Kansas City, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$115,039 → $130,224
up 13.2%
Population
6,101 → 7,946
up 30.2%
Renter share
26.9% → 22.4%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
52.3% → 50.9%
-1.4 pts
Median age
33.1 → 37.3
+4.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $115,039 to $130,224 across the same window, up 13.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,101 to 7,946 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.2% change. About 22.4% of households rent today, against 26.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64156 covers Kansas City, MO. The median rent here is $2,064/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($130,224/yr), ZIP 64156 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 64156?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64156 (Kansas City, MO) is $2,064. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64156 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64156's median rent of $2,064/mo is $99 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64156 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64156 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #2 out of 136 ZIPs tracked at $2,064/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64156?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,064/mo in ZIP 64156. The local median household income is $130,224/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64156?

Rent in ZIP 64156 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 64156 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64156 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,064/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($130,224/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64156 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 64156 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.4% of ZIP 64156 households are renters, while 77.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 64156 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 64156 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 64156 is pricier than Kansas City as a whole. At $2,064/mo, it's $620 above the Kansas City citywide median of $1,444/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64156 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64156 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,064/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 64156's median household income ($130,224/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64156 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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