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U.S. ZIP Code · MO64053

Jackson County · Kansas City, MO-KS

Typical home value

$122,944[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.6%
5-year / yr
+8.0%
10-year / yr
+13.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-56.7%
vs metro
-60.5%
vs state
-48.9%
ZIP 64053 location in MO
Location of ZIP 64053 in MO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 64053 is worth $122,944 — 60.5% below the Kansas City, MO-KS median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,066 a month — a 10.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,066[2]
Gross yield
10.4%[2]
Cap rate
6.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,374[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Jackson County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
6,775[3]
Median household income
$47,285[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Jackson County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+605[5]
Moved in
20,364
Moved out
19,759

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • VAN HORN HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · INDEPENDENCE 30

    1,113 students

  • FAIRMOUNT ELEM.

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · INDEPENDENCE 30

    330 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield10.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.2%
Annual rent$12,790

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$622
Loan principal$98,355
Down payment$24,589
Total interest paid$125,447

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.79
Monthly cost to own$839
Monthly rent$1,066

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
91st percentile[1]
Rental yield
93rd percentile[2]
Property tax
66th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 64053?
The typical home in 64053 is worth $122,944, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 64053?
Home values in 64053 are down 1.6% over the past year, and up 8.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 64053?
A typical home in 64053 rents for about $1,066 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 64053?
The effective property tax rate in 64053 is 1.1% — roughly $1,374 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 64053?
ZIP code 64053 has a population of 6,775 and a median household income of $47,285.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Kansas City, MO

    Typical home
    $122,334
    Gross yield
    9.4%
  • Kansas City, MO

    Typical home
    $124,826
    Gross yield
    12.5%
  • Kansas City, KS

    Typical home
    $127,172
    Gross yield
    11.4%
  • Mound City, KS

    Typical home
    $127,650
    Gross yield
  • Kansas City, KS

    Typical home
    $127,868
    Gross yield
  • Kansas City, MO

    Typical home
    $116,175
    Gross yield
    12.5%

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