64055 ZIP Code — Independence, MO
Jackson County, Missouri
ZIP code 64055 is located in Independence, Missouri, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 12.50 square miles and serves a population of 36,162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 816.
About ZIP code 64055
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $66,447. 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.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,162
population
12.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
64055 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 64055
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Independence | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
64136 Kansas City (2.8 mi)
64052 Independence (3.2 mi)
64133 Kansas City (4.2 mi)
64057 Independence (4.8 mi)
64054 Independence (5 mi)
64050 Independence (5.1 mi)
64015 Blue Springs (5.2 mi)
64129 Kansas City (5.2 mi)
64064 Lees Summit (5.4 mi)
64064 Lees Summit (5.4 mi)
64053 Independence (5.5 mi)
64139 Kansas City (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,162 |
| Population density | 2,893 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 095 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0499 |
| Longitude | -94.3976 |
| 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 | 44.5% | 44.1% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 30.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 20.3% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
36,162
Population
2,893
People per sq mi
41.9
Median age
$66,447
Median household income
$33,729
Per capita income
$162,200
Median home value
$1,052
Median monthly rent
68.9%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
11,859
Housing units
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
985
Under 5
1,047
876
5–9
932
1,168
10–14
1,242
1,005
15–19
1,069
1,081
20–24
1,151
2,312
25–34
2,459
1,939
35–44
2,062
1,924
45–54
2,046
1,080
55–59
1,148
1,219
60–64
1,296
2,161
65–74
2,298
1,249
75–84
1,329
525
85+
559
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,459 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 28,703 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 8,121 | 22.5% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.4%
Black or African American
10.2%
Hispanic or Latino
6%
Two or more races
5.7%
Other race
3.2%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,238 | 73.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,935 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,303 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 2,196 | 5.7% |
| Other race | 1,241 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 410 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.5% | 44.1% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 30.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 20.3% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
22.0%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.8% |
| Median income | $66,447 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
5.4%
$100k–$150k
33.4%
$150k–$200k
30.9%
$200k–$300k
20.5%
$300k–$500k
5.8%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,052 |
| Owner occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter occupied | 31.1% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 70.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 31.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 20.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.9% |
| Electricity | 19.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,601 | 41.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,412 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,005 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,772 | 30.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,080 | 25.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,069 | 38.4% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.5% | 28.7% |
| Married | 48.3% | 42.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 12.8% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
36.8%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 541 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 505 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,339 | 44.8% |
| High school | 1,423 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,641 | 22.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Manufacturing
11.4%
Professional & management
11.4%
Retail trade
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Construction
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Other services
4.2%
Public administration
3.4%
Information
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.8% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.8% |
| Production & transportation | 18.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.1% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.3% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 9.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
17.9%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
26.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.3% |
| Retirement income | 29.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 32.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 30.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.6% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 16.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,029 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 31.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.0% |
| Public insurance | 34.0% |
| No insurance | 11.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,130 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 559 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 308 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 133 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 118 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,013 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 34,874 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 24,516 | 67.8% |
| Foreign born | 139 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,149 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 544 | 47.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,547 | 15.3% |
| French | 3,866 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 1,936 | 5.4% |
| English | 390 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 257 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 107 | 0.3% |
| German | 38 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.7% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64055
What city is ZIP code 64055 in?
ZIP code 64055 is primarily assigned to Independence, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 64055 in?
ZIP code 64055 falls within Jackson County, Missouri.
Does ZIP code 64055 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 64055 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64055?
The median home value in ZIP code 64055 is $162,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 64055?
ZIP code 64055 has an estimated population of 36,162 residents, with a density of 2,893 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 64055?
The median household income in ZIP code 64055 is $66,447, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 64055 in?
ZIP code 64055 observes the CST timezone.