ZIP Code 64052
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Independence · Jackson County · Missouri
- Population
- 20,911
- Median income
- $59,007
- Median home value
- $150,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.7%
- Land area
- 16.9 sq mi
1,240/sq mi
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.1
Chicago
ZIP code 64052 in Independence, Missouri has a population of 20,911. The median household income is $59,007, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $150,600, 46% below the US average. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 64052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.9 square miles in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri. The area is home to 20,911 residents, producing a population density of 1,240 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 64052 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64052 sits at $59,007 (12% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $28,686. The poverty rate stands at 18.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $150,600 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $1,128 per month, and 56.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 64052 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 64052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64052.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64052, Independence, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
20,911
Population
16.9
Area (sq mi)
1,240
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64052?
37.1
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
12.4%
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?
$59,007
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$28,686
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
10,647
Total Housing Units
9,490
Occupied Units
1,157
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,600
Median Home Value
-21% vs state
$1,128
Median Rent
1955
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
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64052 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +14.1% | 166 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 192 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 219 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 244 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 251 |
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 161 business establishments in ZIP 64052, employing approximately 1,094 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,629,000.
161
Businesses
1,094
Employees
$41.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 13.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.9% |
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 64052 vs 64054 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64054 | Independence, MO | 3,731 | 2.6 mi |
| 64053 | Independence, MO | 5,319 | 2.6 mi |
| 64126 | Kansas City, MO | 6,514 | 2.7 mi |
| 64133 | Kansas City, MO | 33,780 | 4.1 mi |
| 64129 | Kansas City, MO | 9,486 | 3.0 mi |
| 64055 | Independence, MO | 33,858 | 3.2 mi |
| 64125 | Kansas City, MO | 1,953 | 3.2 mi |
| 64050 | Independence, MO | 22,178 | 3.7 mi |
| 64161 | Kansas City, MO | 388 | 6.1 mi |
| 64128 | Kansas City, MO | 11,613 | 4.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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