Independence, MO

Independence sits in Jackson, Missouri, and is covered by 9 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 128,226 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Independence has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $139,975 and median asking rent runs around $1,034 per month. Median household income hovers around $58,381. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Independence

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
64050	Jackson	21,280	$43,208	$128,700
64051	Jackson	0	—	—
64052	Jackson	22,235	$52,789	$114,200
64053	Jackson	6,383	$42,101	$73,300
64054	Jackson	3,100	$48,039	$87,900
64055	Jackson	36,162	$66,447	$162,200
64056	Jackson	18,098	$68,333	$159,100
64057	Jackson	14,282	$70,644	$219,300
64058	Jackson	6,686	$75,494	$175,100

Thinking about relocating to Independence?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $139,975, and median rent is $1,034. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.