PlainZIP

Independence, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64053

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

5,319
639/sq mi
$47,285
Median income
$80,200
Median home value
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
639
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64053 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64053 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, home to 5,319 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 639 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64053 reports a modest median household income of $47,285 (29% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $21,010. The poverty rate stands at 32.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $80,200 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $989 per month, and 52.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 64053 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 64053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64053.

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 64053, 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

5,319

Population

8.3

Area (sq mi)

639

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 64053?

31.6

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

15.1%

Foreign-Born

White 58.5%
African American 9.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%

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?

$47,285

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$21,010

Per Capita Income

32.6%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 64053 ranks nationally

Independence, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,285 11th percentile higher than 11% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,677

Total Housing Units

2,385

Occupied Units

292

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.7%
Renter 47.3%

$80,200

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$989

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 64053, employing approximately 198 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,663,000.

40

Businesses

198

Employees

$12.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 11 27.5%
Construction 6 15.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 15.0%
Retail trade 4 10.0%
Wholesale trade 3 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 64053 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 64053 ranks #7 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 64053 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 64053 ranks #8 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 1.3 mi
64125 Kansas City, MO 1,953 1.6 mi
64126 Kansas City, MO 6,514 2.2 mi
64052 Independence, MO 20,911 2.6 mi
64050 Independence, MO 22,178 3.1 mi
64123 Kansas City, MO 10,387 3.2 mi
64161 Kansas City, MO 388 3.7 mi
64120 Kansas City, MO 369 3.1 mi
64124 Kansas City, MO 12,639 4.0 mi
64129 Kansas City, MO 9,486 4.5 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 64053 in? ▼
ZIP code 64053 (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 64053? ▼
ZIP code 64053 in Independence, MO has a population of 5,319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64053? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64053 is $47,285, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64053? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64053 is $80,200, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64053? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64053 is White at 58.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64053? ▼
ZIP code 64053 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64053? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64053 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64053? ▼
In ZIP code 64053, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64053? ▼
In ZIP code 64053, approximately 52.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64053? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64053 is 32.6% 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.