64050 ZIP Code
Independence, Missouri
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 64050 |
| City/Town: | Independence |
| County: | Jackson |
| State: | Missouri |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,280 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,208 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,389 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,708 |
| Median Home Value: | $128,700 |
| Land Area: | 12.9 sq miles
33.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.1158, -94.4106 |
Population Information (64050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,280 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,496 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,784 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,124 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,387 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,022 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,079 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,462 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,025 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,311 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,538 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,451 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,749 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,291 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 994 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 847 | 4.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (64050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $128,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $867 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,708 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,494 | 88.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,214 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,612 | 48.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,882 | 51.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (64050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,206 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 515 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,152 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,481 | 42.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,881 | 25.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,229 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,321 | 8.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 627 | 4.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (64050 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,208 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,851 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,114 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,389 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (64050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,387 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,714 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 673 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,135 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,132 | 83.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,258 | 13.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 317 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (64050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,859 | 79.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,735 | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 74 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 85 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 732 | 3.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 681 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,114 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,127 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,502 | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,227 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 231 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (64050 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 717 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 580 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,393 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,271 | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,285 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,371 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,411 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 775 | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 443 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 248 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (64050 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,116 | 83.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 803 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 72 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 101 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 98 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 446 | 4.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (64050 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 929 | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,175 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 251 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,545 | 15.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 795 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 129 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 498 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 583 | 6.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,766 | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 851 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 468 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 686 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (64050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (64050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,268 | 85.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,500 | 58.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,018 | 37.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,511 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (64050 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,344 | 66.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,754 | 39.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,023 | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 462 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 327 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,397 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (64050 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,560 | 70.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 464 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 568 | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 378 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 500 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 256 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 869 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 113 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (64050 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 148 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 305 | 2.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 310 | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 277 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,837 | 17.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,774 | 16.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,306 | 21.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,044 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,707 | 25.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (64050 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 188 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,624 | 15.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,787 | 35.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,877 | 36.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,026 | 9.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 206 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (64050 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,446 | 78.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 138 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,689 | 17.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 90 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 118 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (64050 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 977 | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,024 | 42.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,580 | 27.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,913 | 20.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (64050 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 242 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,078 | 23.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,677 | 36.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 873 | 18.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 505 | 10.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 133 | 2.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 56 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (64050 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,158 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $517 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $867 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (64050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,494 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,789 | 29.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 880 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,478 | 26.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,440 | 36.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,056 | 21.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,313 | 34.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (64050 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,747 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,206 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,015 | 34.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 561 | 6.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,834 | 21.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,654 | 30.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (64050 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,774 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 210 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 272 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,971 | 52.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 648 | 17.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 673 | 17.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (64050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,163 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,579 | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,779 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,235 | 20.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 282 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,117 | 50.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,836 | 43.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (64050 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,855 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,187 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,249 | 57.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 931 | 42.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 540 | 24.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (64050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,756 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 26 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 524 | 2015.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 524 | 2015.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 524 | 2015.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 8 | 30.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 134 | 515.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 290 | 1115.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 80.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (64050 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,156 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,240 | 95.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 916 | 4.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 631 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 41 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 234 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (64050 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,494 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,503 | 89.6% | 89.4% |
Independence, MO64050