ZIP Code 64055

ZIP code 64055 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.7 square miles in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri. The area is home to 33,858 residents, producing a population density of 1,069 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 64055 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64055 sits at $62,439 (7% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $34,654. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $176,700 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,166 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64055 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 →