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Independence, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64052

Jackson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,911
1,240/sq mi
$59,007
Median income
$150,600
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Independence pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,240
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64052 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64052 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, with 20,911 residents across 16.9 square miles, a density of 1,240 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64052 reports a modest median household income of $59,007 (12% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $28,686. Poverty here runs at 18.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. The typical home here is valued at $150,600 (21% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,128 monthly, and 56.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 64052 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jackson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 64052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64052.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 64052, 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

20,911

Population

16.9

Area (sq mi)

1,240

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 64052?

37.1

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 66.6%
African American 7.1%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%

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

How ZIP 64052 ranks nationally

Independence, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,007 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

Owner 56.0%
Renter 44.0%

$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 64052 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64052 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 64052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 64052 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

64055 standard
Independence, MO
Pop: 33,858
64133 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 33,780
64015 standard
Blue Springs, MO
Pop: 31,217
64138 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 25,294
64014 standard
Blue Springs, MO
Pop: 24,797
64030 standard
Grandview, MO
Pop: 24,422

Related Areas

Jackson County Independence, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64052 in? ▼
ZIP code 64052 (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 64052? ▼
ZIP code 64052 in Independence, MO has a population of 20,911 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64052? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64052 is $59,007, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64052? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64052 is $150,600, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64052? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64052 is White at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64052? ▼
ZIP code 64052 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 1,094 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64052? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64052 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (22), Health care and social assistance (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64052? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64052 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 64052? ▼
In ZIP code 64052, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 64052? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64052 is 23.1 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 64052? ▼
In ZIP code 64052, approximately 56.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64052? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64052 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.