ZIP Code 64055: Population, Income, Housing

State: MO

Total population: 35,960 Household income: $62,439 Rent: $1,166

Overview

Total population

35,960

Rent

$1,166

Year built

1970

Household income

$62,439

Per capita income

$34,654

Poverty rate

13.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

61.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Missouri

County

Jackson County

City

Independence

Total population

35,960

Adults over 25

24,923

Total households

15,890

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$62,439

Per capita income

$34,654

Poverty rate

13.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

61.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,166

Year built

1970

Households that rent

30.4%

Households that own

69.6%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

74.1%

Black

11.5%

Asian

1.2%

Two or more races

10%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

8.9%

Not Hispanic or Latino

91.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

14,199 (85.9%)

Commute time to work

23 mins

Work from home

2,329 (14.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

27.4%

High school graduate or GED

34.7%

Some college or associate degree

12.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

25.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 64055 with: Jackson County, MO Independence, MO Kansas City metro area, MO-KS Missouri United States

ZIP 64055

Total population35,960

Rent$1,166

Year built1970

Household income$62,439

Per capita income$34,654

Poverty rate13.1%

Unemployment rateN/A

Jackson County, MO

Total population719,976

Rent$1,197

Year built1970

Household income$68,577

Per capita income$39,559

Poverty rate14.1%

Unemployment rate3.5%

Independence, MO

Total population121,740

Rent$1,109

Year built1967

Household income$60,339

Per capita income$32,713

Poverty rate15.8%

Unemployment rate4%

Kansas City Metro Area, MO-KS

Total population2,218,142

Rent$1,249

Year built1980

Household income$83,460

Per capita income$45,685

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate3.6%

Missouri State

Total population6,191,814

Rent$1,033

Year built1978

Household income$70,702

Per capita income$39,695

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP64055	CountyJackson, MO	CityIndependence, MO	Metro AreaKansas City metro area, MO-KS	StateMissouri	CountryUnited States
Total population	35,960	719,976	121,740	2,218,142	6,191,814	334,922,499
Rent	$1,166	$1,197	$1,109	$1,249	$1,033	$1,413
Year built	1970	1970	1967	1980	1978	1980
Household income	$62,439	$68,577	$60,339	$83,460	$70,702	$80,734
Per capita income	$34,654	$39,559	$32,713	$45,685	$39,695	$44,673
Poverty rate	13.1%	14.1%	15.8%	10%	12.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.5%	4%	3.6%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 64055

Rent & Income

In 64055, the typical monthly rent is $1,166 and the typical household income is $62,439. Rent here is higher than both Independence and Missouri, and household income is similar to Independence and lower than Missouri. The estimated poverty rate is 13.1%, which is lower than the Independence rate and similar to the Missouri rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 30.4% of households. About 61.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 25.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 64055 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 64055 — Poverty

How ZIP 64055 compares in Missouri (47 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,166	27 / 47	from lower rent	$791 – $1,749
Household income	$62,439	34 / 47	from higher income	$41,154 – $136,385
Poverty rate	13.1%	35 / 47	from lower poverty	3.5% – 34.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Missouri with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 64055

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 64055 ranks 27th out of 47 ZIP Codes in Missouri. Statewide, values range from $791 in ZIP 63901 up to $1,749 in ZIP 63304.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 34th out of 47 ZIP Codes. Across Missouri, figures vary from $41,154 in ZIP 63136 up to $136,385 in ZIP 63122.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 64055 places 35th out of 47 ZIP Codes. Throughout Missouri, numbers span from 3.5% in ZIP 63304 up to 34.2% in ZIP 65201.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 64055 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,166 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 64055

Annual Household Income: $62,439

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 64055

Estimated Rate: 13.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 64055

In ZIP Code 64055, households that rent: 4,835 (30.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,835	30.4%
Owner-Occupied	11,055	69.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 64055

In ZIP Code 64055, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,972 (61.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,972	61.5%
Other renter households	1,863	38.5%
Total renter households	4,835	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 64055

Less than High School: 6,835 people (27.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,646 people (34.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,183 people (12.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,259 people (25.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,923

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.