PlainZIP

Independence, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64056

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

16,576
308/sq mi
$67,685
Median income
$198,400
Median home value
19.8%
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.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
308
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64056 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64056 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, home to 16,576 residents across 53.9 square miles, a density of 308 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64056 reports a modest median household income of $67,685 (1% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $29,315. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.7%. Median home value sits at $198,400 (4% above the state average), median rent at $1,316 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 64056 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 64056

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64056.

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 64056, 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

16,576

Population

53.9

Area (sq mi)

308

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64056?

33.3

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 71.1%
African American 12.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$67,685

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$29,315

Per Capita Income

19.5%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64056 ranks nationally

Independence, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,685 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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

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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,672

Total Housing Units

6,284

Occupied Units

388

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.0%
Renter 37.0%

$198,400

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,316

Median Rent

1974

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)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64056 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 159
2021 +15.4% 183
2022 +11.9% 205
2023 +9.9% 225
2024 +3.0% 232

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 179 business establishments in ZIP 64056, employing approximately 2,435 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,055,000.

179

Businesses

2,435

Employees

$129.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 25 14.0%
Construction 22 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 18 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 18 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 17 9.5%
Wholesale trade 14 7.8%
Manufacturing 13 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 5.6%
Finance and insurance 8 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.5%
Information 3 1.7%

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 64056 vs 64057 →

ZIP 64056 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 64056 ranks #5 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 64056 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 64056 ranks #6 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
64057 Independence, MO 14,141 2.9 mi
64058 Independence, MO 6,659 4.8 mi
64050 Independence, MO 22,178 4.9 mi
64015 Blue Springs, MO 31,217 6.7 mi
64016 Buckner, MO 4,713 5.5 mi
64054 Independence, MO 3,731 6.6 mi
64055 Independence, MO 33,858 6.0 mi
64053 Independence, MO 5,319 8.0 mi
64072 Missouri City, MO 239 9.0 mi
64014 Blue Springs, MO 24,797 7.9 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 64056 in? ▼
ZIP code 64056 (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 64056? ▼
ZIP code 64056 in Independence, MO has a population of 16,576 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64056? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64056 is $67,685, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64056? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64056 is $198,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64056? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64056 is White at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64056? ▼
ZIP code 64056 has 179 business establishments employing approximately 2,435 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64056? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64056 are: Retail trade (25), Construction (22), Health care and social assistance (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64056? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64056 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 64056? ▼
In ZIP code 64056, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 64056? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64056 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64056? ▼
In ZIP code 64056, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64056? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64056 is 19.5% 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.