ZIP Code 64056
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Independence · Jackson County · Missouri
- Population
- 16,576
- Median income
- $67,685
- Median home value
- $198,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.8%
- Land area
- 53.9 sq mi
308/sq mi
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
Chicago
ZIP code 64056 in Independence, Missouri has a population of 16,576. The median household income is $67,685, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $198,400, 29% below the US average. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 64056 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.9 square miles in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri. The area is home to 16,576 residents, producing a population density of 308 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 64056 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64056 sits at $67,685 (1% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $29,315. The poverty rate stands at 19.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $198,400 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,316 per month, and 63.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64056 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 64056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64056.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 64056?
33.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
2.6%
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?
$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
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?
6,672
Total Housing Units
6,284
Occupied Units
388
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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