ZIP Code 64109

In ZIP code 64109, on Kansas City's east side, the gap between what homes cost and what households bring in is stark. A median home value of $275,000, taxed at the county's 1.12% effective rate, points to an annual property tax bill near $3,080. With median household income at $41,943, that levy alone would consume roughly seven percent of a typical household's yearly earnings before any mortgage payment. Per-capita income sits at $37,502. Add an 8.97% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the squeeze on local budgets becomes clear.