The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 64138 sells for about $224,903, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 23 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,152 a month.
ZIP 64138 — Kansas City
The 64138 housing market is characterized by steady demand and modest price growth, with a median sale price of $224,903. Inventory remains tight, supporting a seller-friendly environment, though affordability remains a key factor for local buyers. Data for specific school ratings and detailed development pipelines were not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers and families seeking affordable housing options within the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 2.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 23 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.5% · poverty 13.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 64138, Jackson County MO
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Missouri) — Occupancy Law Property Tax Proration: Allows for the assessment and taxation of newly constructed residential property starting the first month following occupancy, and pro rata removal from tax rolls for improvements destroyed by natural disaster. State (Missouri) — Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is assessed at 19% of its true market value. The formula is: (Market Value * 0.19) * Local Tax Rate = Annual Tax Liability.
Located in Kansas City, residents have access to major highway corridors for commuting to the regional employment core.
The area features local parks and proximity to suburban shopping and dining districts within the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The rental market shows moderate demand with a median rent of $1,152, reflecting a mix of single-family and apartment housing.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Kansas City metropolitan area, which features a diverse mix of healthcare, logistics, and service-sector employers.
The area is served by major highway infrastructure facilitating regional transit.
Jackson County Assessment Department manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal and county taxing districts.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and SimpleMaps ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Various neighborhood parks provide green space for residents.
Proximity to regional retail centers and dining.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.