64053 ZIP Code — Independence, MO

Jackson County, Missouri

ZIP code 64053 is located in Independence, Missouri, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 2.71 square miles and serves a population of 6,383 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 816.

About ZIP code 64053

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 $73,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $42,101. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64053 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,383

population

2.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Independence	Acceptable
Independence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64054 Independence (1.2 mi) 64125 Kansas City (1.8 mi) 64126 Kansas City (2.1 mi) 64052 Independence (2.8 mi) 64050 Independence (3 mi) 64123 Kansas City (3.2 mi) 64120 Kansas City (3.4 mi) 64162 Kansas City (3.5 mi) 64161 Kansas City (3.6 mi) 64124 Kansas City (4 mi) 64127 Kansas City (4.2 mi) 64129 Kansas City (4.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,383
Population density	2,355 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	2.71 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.1107
Longitude	-94.4644
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	816

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	44.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	30.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	20.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	4.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,383

Population

2,355

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$42,101

Median household income

$25,490

Per capita income

$73,300

Median home value

$942

Median monthly rent

51.6%

Home ownership

31.6%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

1,646

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

227

Under 5

253

183

5–9

204

300

10–14

334

273

15–19

303

106

20–24

117

435

25–34

484

425

35–44

472

405

45–54

451

265

55–59

294

148

60–64

165

173

65–74

193

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,847	28.9%
18 and over	4,536	71.1%
65 and over	539	8.4%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.9%

Hispanic or Latino 14%

Black or African American 10.9%

Two or more races 9.2%

Other race 6.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	4,223	56.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,041	14%
Black or African American	807	10.9%
Two or more races	685	9.2%
Other race	457	6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	149	2%
Asian	62	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	44.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	30.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	20.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	4.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$42,101

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.5%

$50k–$100k 57.5%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$73,300
Median rent / month	$942
Owner occupied	51.6%
Renter occupied	48.4%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	19.1%
1939 or earlier	56.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	19.0%
2 bedrooms	44.1%
3 bedrooms	31.7%
4 bedrooms	3.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	40.8%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	13.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.7%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Wood	1.8%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	721	28.9%
Cohabiting couple	196	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	720	28.9%
Female householder, no spouse	855	34.3%
Households with children under 18	784	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	486	19.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.1%	41.9%
Married	32.0%	33.0%
Separated	0.3%	1.4%
Widowed	3.4%	8.5%
Divorced	9.2%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 17.7%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	0.8%
Kindergarten	41	2.6%
Elementary school	946	60.0%
High school	425	27.0%
College / grad school	151	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Retail trade 11.7%

Professional & management 11.6%

Construction 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Other services 7.7%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Public administration 3.3%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.3%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	2.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 31.6%

Under 18 years 44.5%

18 and over 26.3%

Married-couple families 15.8%

Female-led households 44.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.1%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.3%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	446	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	24.2%
65 and over	54.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	20.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,903	92.5%
Spanish	365	6.2%
Other Indo-European	340	5.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,727	89.7%
Born in same state	5,662	88.7%
Born in different state	4,075	63.8%
Foreign born	65	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	656	10.3%
Not a US citizen	152	23.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	828	13%
French	323	5.1%
Arab	249	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	53	0.8%
Irish	27	0.4%
Polish	15	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64053

What city is ZIP code 64053 in?

ZIP code 64053 is primarily assigned to Independence, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64053 in?

ZIP code 64053 falls within Jackson County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64053?

32% of residents in ZIP code 64053 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64053?

11% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 64053?

The median home value in ZIP code 64053 is $73,300.

Does ZIP code 64053 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 64053 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 64053 in?

ZIP code 64053 observes the CST timezone.