Independence, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64050
Jackson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,178
- 639/sq mi High-density area
- $48,834
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Independence pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 639
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64050 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 64050 (Independence, MO) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.4 in 2023 to 234.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 64050 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, with 22,178 residents across 34.7 square miles, a density of 639 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64050 reports a modest median household income of $48,834 (27% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,292. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,300 (24% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $948; owner occupancy is 47.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 64050 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 64050
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64050.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64050, Independence, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,178
Population
34.7
Area (sq mi)
639
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64050?
42.6
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
4.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$48,834
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$31,292
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64050 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Independence, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,834 20th percentile higher than 20% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,359housing units
10,359
Total Housing Units
9,439
Occupied Units
920
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,300
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$948
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64050 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 158 |
| 2021 | +17.4% | 185 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 213 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 230 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 234 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 412 business establishments in ZIP 64050, employing approximately 3,968 people with a combined annual payroll of $265,425,000.
412
Businesses
3,968
Employees
$265.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 18.0% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 45 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.6% |
| Information | 14 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 64050 vs 64054 →
ZIP 64050 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64055
Independence (64055)
33,858 residents
- 64050
Independence (64050)
22,178 residents
- 64052
Independence (64052)
20,911 residents
- 64056
Independence (64056)
16,576 residents
- 64123 10,387
Kansas City (64123)
10,387 residents
- 64126 6,514
Kansas City (64126)
6,514 residents
- 64053 5,319
Independence (64053)
5,319 residents
- 64054 3,731
Independence (64054)
3,731 residents
- 64136 2,153
Kansas City (64136)
2,153 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64050 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64050 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64056
Independence (64056)
$67,685 median income
- 64055
Independence (64055)
$62,439 median income
- 64054
Independence (64054)
$59,719 median income
- 64052
Independence (64052)
$59,007 median income
- 64123
Kansas City (64123)
$54,443 median income
- 64161
Kansas City (64161)
$53,333 median income
- 64136
Kansas City (64136)
$51,867 median income
- 64050
Independence (64050)
$48,834 median income
- 64053
Independence (64053)
$47,285 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64050 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64054 | Independence, MO | 3,731 | 1.8 mi |
| 64053 | Independence, MO | 5,319 | 3.1 mi |
| 64055 | Independence, MO | 33,858 | 4.5 mi |
| 64052 | Independence, MO | 20,911 | 3.7 mi |
| 64161 | Kansas City, MO | 388 | 3.9 mi |
| 64125 | Kansas City, MO | 1,953 | 4.7 mi |
| 64056 | Independence, MO | 16,576 | 4.9 mi |
| 64136 | Kansas City, MO | 2,153 | 7.2 mi |
| 64126 | Kansas City, MO | 6,514 | 5.0 mi |
| 64123 | Kansas City, MO | 10,387 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64050, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,178 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Jackson County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 64050 in?
ZIP code 64050 (Independence) is located in Jackson County, Missouri. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64050?
ZIP code 64050 in Independence, MO has a population of 22,178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64050?
The median household income in ZIP 64050 is $48,834, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64050?
The median home value in ZIP 64050 is $145,300, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64050?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64050 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64050?
ZIP code 64050 has 412 business establishments employing approximately 3,968 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64050?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64050 are: Other services (except public administration) (74), Retail trade (49), Professional, scientific, and technical services (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64050?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64050 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64050?
In ZIP code 64050, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 64050?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64050 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64050?
In ZIP code 64050, approximately 47.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64050?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64050 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 64050's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 64050 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Independence, MO ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.