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 High-density area
- $47,285
- Median income Below-median income area
- $80,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.6%
- 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.
- 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 64053 (Independence, MO) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,010. The poverty rate is 32.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $80,200 (58% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $989; owner occupancy is 52.7%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 64053 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 64053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64053.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 64053?
31.6
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
15.1%
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?
$47,285
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$21,010
Per Capita Income
32.6%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 64053 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)
$47,285 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
2,677housing units
2,677
Total Housing Units
2,385
Occupied Units
292
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$80,200
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 64050
Independence (64050)
22,178 residents
- 64052
Independence (64052)
20,911 residents
- 64124
Kansas City (64124)
12,639 residents
- 64123
Kansas City (64123)
10,387 residents
- 64129
Kansas City (64129)
9,486 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
- 64125 1,953
Kansas City (64125)
1,953 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64053 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64120
Kansas City (64120)
$76,833 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
- 64129
Kansas City (64129)
$51,310 median income
- 64050
Independence (64050)
$48,834 median income
- 64053
Independence (64053)
$47,285 median income
- 64124
Kansas City (64124)
$46,241 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64053, 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 (5,319 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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