64055 ZIP Code, Independence, MO
64055 is a ZIP code in Independence, Missouri in Jackson County. It covers 12 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 64136, 64052 and 64133. 35,960 people live here in 15,890 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Missouri ZIP codes. At about 2,877 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (70% own). Median household income is $62,439, below the Missouri median of $70,702.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Independence, MO
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 12 sq mi
- Population: 35,960
- Median household income: $62,439
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 35,960 |
| Households | 15,890 |
| Median household income | $62,439 |
| Income per person | $34,654 |
| Median age | 39.4 |
| Homeowners | 69.6% |
| Median home value | $176,700 |
| Median rent | $1,166 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% |
| Broadband internet | 91.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.9% |
| $15–25K | 7.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.5% |
| $35–50K | 14.2% |
| $50–75K | 19.2% |
| $75–100K | 14.3% |
| $100–150K | 15.8% |
| $150–200K | 7.9% |
| $200K+ | 4.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.9% |
| 10–19 | 13.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 14.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.6% |
| 45–54 | 9.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65–74 | 11.6% |
| 75+ | 9.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.9% |
| Owned outright | 26.2% |
| Rented | 28.0% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 68.7% |
| Townhome | 4.5% |
| 2–4 units | 3.7% |
| 5–19 units | 9.4% |
| 20+ units | 8.9% |
| Mobile / other | 4.8% |
Businesses in 64055
951 business establishments with 13,618 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 163
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 156
- Accommodation and Food Services: 127
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 89
- Finance and Insurance: 88
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 75
- Construction: 58
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 44
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 64136 — Kansas City city, MO (2.7 mi)
- 64052 — Independence city, MO (3.2 mi)
- 64133 — Kansas City city, MO (4.1 mi)
- 64050 — Independence city, MO (4.5 mi)
- 64057 — Independence city, MO (4.5 mi)
- 64054 — Sugar Creek city, MO (5.1 mi)
- 64053 — Independence city, MO (5.3 mi)
- 64129 — Kansas City city, MO (5.3 mi)
Areas that include 64055
- Independence, MO ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 56 ZIP codes
- Missouri ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 15 of 49: fastest population growth in Jackson County
- No. 5 of 10: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Independence, MO
- No. 4 of 10: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Independence, MO
- No. 4 of 10: highest median age in Independence, MO
- No. 3 of 10: fastest population growth in Independence, MO
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 64055, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 64055 in?
- 64055 is a Independence, MO mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Independence.
- What county is 64055 in?
- 64055 is in Jackson County.
- What is the population of 64055?
- About 35,960 people (±2,032), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 36,225.
- What is the median household income in 64055?
- $62,439 (±$6,547), compared with $70,702 for Missouri as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 64055?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 64055 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 64055?
- The closest, measured center to center: 64136 (2.7 mi, Kansas City), 64052 (3.2 mi, Independence), 64133 (4.1 mi, Kansas City), 64050 (4.5 mi, Independence), 64057 (4.5 mi, Independence) and 64054 (5.1 mi, Sugar Creek).
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