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ZIP Code 64050
Independence, MO, Jackson County
Population
21,079
Land area
12.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,639
City
Independence
ZIP 64050 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 64050 at a glance
- ZIP 64050 (Independence) is about 18 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,834 a year, 31% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,300 (37% below Missouri) and median rent is $948 a month.
Local data for ZIP 64050
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 64050, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,834
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$145,300
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$948/mo
Homeownership
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
23.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
412
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,968
$265M annual payroll
PPP loans
$26.35M
451 loans
Campaign donations
$127K
61% D, 4% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 64050, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,429
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
527
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 64050, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 64050
ZIP codes near 64050
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 64054Sugar Creek | 2 mi | 3.1 |
| 64053Independence | 3.3 mi | 2.7 |
| 64161Kansas City | 3.4 mi | 16 |
| 64052Independence | 4.1 mi | 6.3 |
| 64056Independence | 4.3 mi | 19.7 |
| 64125Kansas City | 4.9 mi | 1.5 |
| 64055Independence | 5.2 mi | 12.5 |
| 64126Kansas City | 5.3 mi | 2.6 |
| 64057Independence | 5.5 mi | 14.7 |
| 64120Kansas City | 5.5 mi | 7.9 |
| 64123Kansas City | 6.3 mi | 1.8 |
| 64058Missouri City | 6.6 mi | 33.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 64050?
- ZIP code 64050 is in Independence, MO (Jackson County).
- What county is ZIP code 64050 in?
- ZIP code 64050 is mostly in Jackson County, Missouri.
- How many people live in ZIP code 64050?
- About 21,079 people live in the 64050 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.