64056 ZIP Code — Independence, MO

Jackson County, Missouri

ZIP code 64056 is located in Independence, Missouri, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 19.67 square miles and serves a population of 18,098 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 816.

About ZIP code 64056

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $68,333. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 64056 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

18,098

population

19.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Independence	Acceptable
Independence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64057 Independence (3.6 mi) 64058 Independence (4.7 mi) 64050 Independence (5.4 mi) 64016 Buckner (5.7 mi) 64055 Independence (6.4 mi) 64015 Blue Springs (6.9 mi) 64088 Sibley (6.9 mi) 64054 Independence (7 mi) 64052 Independence (7.9 mi) 64161 Kansas City (8 mi) 64053 Independence (8.2 mi) 64014 Blue Springs (8.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,098
Population density	920 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	19.67 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	39.1142
Longitude	-94.3122
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	41.4%	44.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	30.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	20.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

18,098

Population

920

People per sq mi

31.9

Median age

$68,333

Median household income

$28,637

Per capita income

$159,100

Median home value

$1,130

Median monthly rent

60.7%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

4,057

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

844

Under 5

926

832

5–9

912

769

10–14

844

449

15–19

493

417

20–24

457

1,406

25–34

1,541

1,133

35–44

1,242

927

45–54

1,016

540

55–59

592

408

60–64

447

533

65–74

585

249

75–84

274

125

85+

137

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,750	31.8%
18 and over	12,348	68.2%
65 and over	1,903	10.5%
Median age	31.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.3%

Black or African American 14.5%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	13,331	70.3%
Black or African American	2,757	14.5%
Two or more races	934	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	877	4.6%
Other race	570	3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	319	1.7%
Asian	122	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	65	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	44.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	30.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	20.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$68,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 26.2%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,100
Median rent / month	$1,130
Owner occupied	60.7%
Renter occupied	39.3%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	29.4%
1960–1969	20.3%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.5%
Electricity	13.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,189	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	402	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	566	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,001	32.5%
Households with children under 18	2,527	41.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,418	23.0%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	28.3%
Married	59.5%	48.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	1.6%	8.9%
Divorced	11.9%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	348	7.4%
Kindergarten	318	6.8%
Elementary school	2,553	54.2%
High school	828	17.6%
College / grad school	660	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Retail trade 14.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Professional & management 8.1%

Construction 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Public administration 4.4%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 33.5%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 51.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	853	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,328	90.2%
Spanish	171	1.0%
Other Indo-European	171	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,704	97.8%
Born in same state	17,602	97.3%
Born in different state	13,289	73.4%
Foreign born	102	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	394	2.2%
Not a US citizen	244	61.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,905	10.5%
French	1,518	8.4%
Arab	858	4.7%
Polish	193	1.1%
English	159	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	27	0.1%
Dutch	18	0.1%
German	10	0.1%
Norwegian	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64056

What city is ZIP code 64056 in?

ZIP code 64056 is primarily assigned to Independence, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64056 in?

ZIP code 64056 falls within Jackson County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 64056 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 64056 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64056?

20% of residents in ZIP code 64056 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64056?

The median home value in ZIP code 64056 is $159,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 64056?

ZIP code 64056 has an estimated population of 18,098 residents, with a density of 920 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 64056 in?

ZIP code 64056 observes the CST timezone.