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ZIP 64052

Pop. 22,138·Jackson County·108th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,218/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
-$747
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ZIP 64052 · $1,218
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,900
Research median
$1,230/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,616/yr
At $1,218/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyJackson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.0% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64052 (Independence, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,138
Median income
$59,007
Median age
37.1
Renters
44%
Age distribution
23.5%
23.6%
24.1%
13.4%
15.4%
Under 1823.5%
18–3423.6%
35–5424.1%
55–6413.4%
65+15.4%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
66.6%
24.6%
White66.6%
Black7.1%
Hispanic24.6%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
12.5%
39.3%
32.5%
15.7%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma39.3%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+15.7%
Housing tenure
56%
44%
Owner56%
Renter44%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64052 in Independence, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$793 → $1,218
up 53.6%
Income
$47,833 → $59,007
up 23.4%
Population
22,479 → 22,138
down 1.5%
Renter share
45.3% → 44%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16.7% → 15.7%
-1.0 pts
Median age
38.6 → 37.1
-1.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 64052 in Independence, MO has increased 53.6% since 2021, going from about $793 per month to roughly $1,218 today. Median household income grew from $47,833 to $59,007 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.4% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 30.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 22,479 to 22,138 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 64052 in Independence, MO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64052 covers Independence, MO. The median rent here is $1,218/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($59,007/yr), ZIP 64052 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64052?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64052 (Independence, MO) is $1,218. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64052 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64052's median rent of $1,218/mo is $747 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64052 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64052 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #108 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,218/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64052?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,218/mo in ZIP 64052. The local median household income is $59,007/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64052?

Rent in ZIP 64052 has increased 9.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 64052 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64052 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,218/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($59,007/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64052 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 64052 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44% of ZIP 64052 households are renters, while 56% are owner-occupied. ZIP 64052 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 64052 compare to the rest of Independence?

ZIP 64052 is more affordable than Independence overall. At $1,218/mo, it's $160 below the Independence citywide median of $1,378/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64052 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64052 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,218/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 64052's median household income ($59,007/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–4.7%
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