64050 ZIP Code — Independence, MO

Jackson County, Missouri

ZIP code 64050 is located in Independence, Missouri, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 12.86 square miles and serves a population of 21,280 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 816.

About ZIP code 64050

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $43,208. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 64050 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,280

population

12.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Independence	Acceptable
Independence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64054 Independence (1.8 mi) 64053 Independence (3 mi) 64161 Kansas City (3.3 mi) 64052 Independence (4.1 mi) 64125 Kansas City (4.8 mi) 64126 Kansas City (5 mi) 64162 Kansas City (5 mi) 64055 Independence (5.1 mi) 64056 Independence (5.4 mi) 64120 Kansas City (6 mi) 64123 Kansas City (6.1 mi) 64117 Kansas City (6.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	21,280
Population density	1,655 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	12.86 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	39.1233
Longitude	-94.4117
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	816

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	44.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	30.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	20.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

21,280

Population

1,655

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$43,208

Median household income

$28,966

Per capita income

$128,700

Median home value

$867

Median monthly rent

48.6%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

5,826

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

554

Under 5

570

684

5–9

703

504

10–14

518

532

15–19

547

721

20–24

741

1,492

25–34

1,533

1,140

35–44

1,171

1,252

45–54

1,286

716

55–59

735

863

60–64

886

1,130

65–74

1,161

490

75–84

504

418

85+

429

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,117	19.3%
18 and over	17,163	80.7%
65 and over	4,132	19.4%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.2%

Black or African American 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Two or more races 5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%

Other race 3%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	16,859	75.2%
Black or African American	1,735	7.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,127	5%
Two or more races	1,114	5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	732	3.3%
Other race	681	3%
Asian	85	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	74	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	44.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	30.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	20.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$43,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 36.4%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,700
Median rent / month	$867
Owner occupied	48.6%
Renter occupied	51.4%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	70.6%
Large apartment buildings	8.1%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	21.5%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	15.2%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	42.4%
2 vehicles	27.2%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.4%
Electricity	17.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,789	29.4%
Cohabiting couple	787	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,478	26.1%
Female householder, no spouse	3,440	36.2%
Households with children under 18	2,056	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,313	34.9%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	29.5%
Married	34.5%	34.2%
Separated	1.5%	1.8%
Widowed	6.4%	14.7%
Divorced	21.0%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	210	5.6%
Kindergarten	272	7.2%
Elementary school	1,971	52.2%
High school	648	17.2%
College / grad school	673	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Retail trade 15.9%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Construction 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Public administration 7.1%

Professional & management 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 4.8%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 33.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,579	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	49.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,156	94.7%
Spanish	143	0.7%
Other Indo-European	102	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	41	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,756	97.5%
Born in same state	20,730	97.4%
Born in different state	14,925	70.1%
Foreign born	26	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	524	2.5%
Not a US citizen	273	52.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,970	14%
French	2,019	9.5%
Arab	2,006	9.4%
Polish	193	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	181	0.9%
German	127	0.6%
Dutch	40	0.2%
Irish	26	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	89.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64050

What city is ZIP code 64050 in?

ZIP code 64050 is primarily assigned to Independence, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64050 in?

ZIP code 64050 falls within Jackson County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64050?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64050?

18% of residents in ZIP code 64050 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64050 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 64050 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64050?

The median home value in ZIP code 64050 is $128,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 64050 in?

ZIP code 64050 observes the CST timezone.