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U.S. ZIP Code · MO64131

Jackson County · Kansas City, MO-KS

Typical home value

$256,313[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.5%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-9.8%
vs metro
-17.6%
vs state
+6.6%
ZIP 64131 location in MO
Location of ZIP 64131 in MO

Price history

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

The typical home in 64131 is worth $256,313 — 17.6% below the Kansas City, MO-KS median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,286 a month — a 6.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,286[2]
Gross yield
6.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,988[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
21,942[3]
Median household income
$64,201[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
10
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
6
  • CENTER SR. HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · CENTER 58

    695 students

  • UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · UNIVERSITY ACADEMY

    605 students

  • SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · KANSAS CITY 33

    531 students

  • Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · EWING MARION KAUFFMAN SCHOOL

    510 students

  • EWING MARION KAUFFMAN HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · EWING MARION KAUFFMAN SCHOOL

    399 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 yield6.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.6%
Annual rent$15,432

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$1,296
Loan principal$205,051
Down payment$51,263
Total interest paid$261,531

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 ratio1.37
Monthly cost to own$1,760
Monthly rent$1,286

Renting 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
22nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
52nd percentile[2]
Property tax
77th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 64131?
The typical home in 64131 is worth $256,313, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 64131?
Home values in 64131 are up 1.5% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 64131?
A typical home in 64131 rents for about $1,286 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 64131?
The effective property tax rate in 64131 is 1.2% — roughly $2,988 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 64131?
ZIP code 64131 has a population of 21,942 and a median household income of $64,201.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Sugar Creek, MO

    Typical home
    $255,203
    Gross yield
  • Kansas City, KS

    Typical home
    $257,712
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Independence, MO

    Typical home
    $253,987
    Gross yield
  • Kansas City, MO

    Typical home
    $253,673
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Kansas City, MO

    Typical home
    $260,640
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Leavenworth, KS

    Typical home
    $262,389
    Gross yield
    5.8%

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