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U.S. ZIP Code · MO64742

Cass County · Kansas City, MO-KS

Typical home value

$326,804[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.5%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+7.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+15.0%
vs metro
+5.1%
vs state
+35.9%
ZIP 64742 location in MO
Location of ZIP 64742 in MO

Price history

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

The typical home in 64742 is worth $326,804 — 5.1% above the Kansas City, MO-KS median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.5%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,948[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
2,185[3]
Median household income
$71,442[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+689[5]
Moved in
3,965
Moved out
3,276

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • DREXEL HIGH

    High · Grades 6–12 · DREXEL R-IV

    139 students

  • DREXEL ELEM.

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · DREXEL R-IV

    135 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,652
Loan principal$261,443
Down payment$65,361
Total interest paid$333,456

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,088
Monthly rent

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
55th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
6th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 64742?
The typical home in 64742 is worth $326,804, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 64742?
Home values in 64742 are up 6.5% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 64742?
The effective property tax rate in 64742 is 0.6% — roughly $1,948 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 64742?
ZIP code 64742 has a population of 2,185 and a median household income of $71,442.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Liberty, MO

    Typical home
    $328,431
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Mission, KS

    Typical home
    $328,845
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Lansing, KS

    Typical home
    $324,455
    Gross yield
  • Shawnee, KS

    Typical home
    $329,212
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Freeman, MO

    Typical home
    $332,715
    Gross yield
  • Cowgill, MO

    Typical home
    $333,169
    Gross yield

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