North Kansas City Missouri Map

About North Kansas City, Missouri

North Kansas City is a locality in Clay County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,983. The population density is 420.1 people per km². North Kansas City is located at 39.1300°N, 94.5622°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64116.

North Kansas City sprawls across the northern bank of the Missouri River, a landscape shaped by the broad, muscular flow of the water and the gentle rise and fall of the land. It lies 2.3 miles north-north-east of Kansas City, MO (from Kansas City, MO: bearing 23°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-north-west of Independence. Beyond the river's edge, the terrain offers a practical, unadorned beauty, a place where the sky feels vast and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast long, honest shadows. The air here often carries the scent of distant industry, mingled with the earthy perfume of the riverbanks, a testament to the enduring connection between the built environment and the natural world. The streets, laid out with a straightforward purpose, speak of commerce and transit, yet pockets of quiet residential neighborhoods offer a softer counterpoint, where mature trees can still find purchase and shade the sidewalks. This stretch of Clay County has long been a crossroads, its history intertwined with the river’s vital artery and the westward expansion it facilitated. North Kansas City’s identity is deeply rooted in its industrial past, a legacy evident in the robust warehouses and the enduring spirit of manufacturing that shaped its early growth and continues to define its economy today. The city’s proximity to Kansas City, Missouri, has always been a defining characteristic, fostering a dynamic interplay of commerce and culture, with North Kansas City often serving as a hub for logistics and a place where goods and ideas have found fertile ground to move. The sounds of trains and the hum of activity are as much a part of its character as the quiet moments when the river breeze whispers through the trees.

About This North Kansas City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Kansas City, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.130004, -94.562177. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on North Kansas City and Clay County.

Detailed location data for North Kansas City includes the ZIP code (64116), telephone area code (816), county seat of Clay County (Liberty), and school district assignment (North Kansas City 74 School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct North Kansas City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.