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Independence, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64055

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

33,858
1,069/sq mi
$62,439
Median income
$176,700
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,069
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64055 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64055 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, with 33,858 residents across 31.7 square miles, a density of 1,069 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64055 reports a modest median household income of $62,439 (7% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $34,654. Poverty here runs at 13.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $176,700 (8% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,166 monthly, and 69.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, 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 64055 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 64055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64055.

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 64055, 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

33,858

Population

31.7

Area (sq mi)

1,069

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 64055?

39.4

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 11.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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?

$62,439

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$34,654

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64055 ranks nationally

Independence, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,439 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

17,090

Total Housing Units

15,890

Occupied Units

1,200

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$176,700

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,166

Median Rent

1970

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64055 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 154
2021 +14.5% 176
2022 +14.8% 202
2023 +8.4% 219
2024 +5.7% 231

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 951 business establishments in ZIP 64055, employing approximately 13,618 people with a combined annual payroll of $571,599,000.

951

Businesses

13,618

Employees

$571.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 163 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 156 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 127 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 89 9.4%
Finance and insurance 88 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 75 7.9%
Construction 58 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 4.4%
Wholesale trade 34 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.8%
Information 16 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.7%
Manufacturing 13 1.4%
Educational services 7 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%

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 64055 vs 64136 →

ZIP 64055 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 64055 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 64055 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 64055 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
64136 Kansas City, MO 2,153 2.7 mi
64050 Independence, MO 22,178 4.5 mi
64052 Independence, MO 20,911 3.2 mi
64057 Independence, MO 14,141 4.2 mi
64139 Kansas City, MO 1,762 5.8 mi
64133 Kansas City, MO 33,780 4.0 mi
64129 Kansas City, MO 9,486 5.2 mi
64054 Independence, MO 3,731 4.7 mi
64065 Lees Summit, MO 27 6.8 mi
64053 Independence, MO 5,319 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

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
64114 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 23,158

Related Areas

Jackson County Independence, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64055 in? ▼
ZIP code 64055 (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 64055? ▼
ZIP code 64055 in Independence, MO has a population of 33,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64055? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64055 is $62,439, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64055? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64055 is $176,700, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64055? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64055 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64055? ▼
ZIP code 64055 has 951 business establishments employing approximately 13,618 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64055? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64055 are: Retail trade (163), Health care and social assistance (156), Accommodation and food services (127). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64055? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64055 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 64055? ▼
In ZIP code 64055, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 64055? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64055 is 23.3 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 64055? ▼
In ZIP code 64055, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64055? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64055 is 13.1% 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.