The U.S. ZIP Code 64055 is associated with Independence, MO in Jackson County. The current population estimate is 33,350. Approximately 24.7% of residents in this Missouri region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $34,455. The median household income is approximately $56,063, and an estimated 7% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 64055 is approximately 46.1 years, and 27.9% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 64055 is $56,063, while the region's mean household income is $77,517. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,455. The per capita income in ZIP Code 64055 of $34,455 is approximately 11.83% more than the per capita income in Missouri overall of $30,810. An estimated 6.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 30.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.1% of the population in 64055 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.0% of 64055 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.2% |
In ZIP Code 64055, 92.1% of the population graduated high school, while 24.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.6% in this Jackson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.3% |
| Associate's degree | 7.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 64055, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 6.4% of 64055 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 64055 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.6%), followed by Black or African American (10.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 3.6% |
In ZIP Code 64055, 93.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jackson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 64055 are older than average. The median age of 46.1 years in ZIP Code 64055 is approximately 21% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.8% of the population in 64055 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.6% of 64055 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.1% |
| 85 years and over | 3.6% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 64055 in March 2024 comes in at $215,458. The March 2024 value is approximately 1% higher than the $213,594 median value in October 2023, and 5% higher than the $204,247 median value in April 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 64055, an estimated 26.9% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 22.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Jackson County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | $215,458 |
| Feb 2024 | $214,703 |
| Jan 2024 | $214,197 |
| Dec 2023 | $213,971 |
| Nov 2023 | $213,873 |
| Oct 2023 | $213,594 |
| Sep 2023 | $212,577 |
| Aug 2023 | $211,195 |
| Jul 2023 | $209,650 |
| Jun 2023 | $208,181 |
| May 2023 | $206,322 |
| Apr 2023 | $204,247 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 26.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
In 64055, 61.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.8 minutes. Approximately 20.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 64055 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 64055 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.7% |
| Retail trade | 14.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.5% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 4.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 64055, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 64055 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Jackson County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 19 |
| Debt collection | 8 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 7 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 11 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 6 |
| Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes | 4 |
| Written notification about debt | 4 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 3 |
| Other | 11 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 64055 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.24 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.18% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 64055 | 13.63¢/kWh | 11.96¢/kWh | 8.9¢/kWh |
| Missouri | 11.43¢/kWh | 9.33¢/kWh | 7.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 64055 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.2 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.6 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.39 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.54 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.87 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.15 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.97 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.06 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.16 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.57 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.89 | 1.78 | 5.46 |