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ZIP 64053

Pop. 6,775·Jackson County·116th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,163/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$802
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ZIP 64053 · $1,163
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,690
Research median
$1,090/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
$13,956/yr
At $1,163/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyJackson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64053 (Independence, MO) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,775
Median income
$47,285
Median age
31.6
Renters
47.3%
Age distribution
29.1%
24.6%
24.5%
13.3%
Under 1829.1%
18–3424.6%
35–5424.5%
55–6413.3%
65+8.4%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
58.5%
34.1%
White58.5%
Black9.4%
Hispanic34.1%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
24.9%
49.5%
15%
No HS diploma24.9%
HS diploma49.5%
Some college15%
Bachelor's+10.6%
Housing tenure
52.7%
47.3%
Owner52.7%
Renter47.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64053 in Independence, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,330 → $47,285
down 2.2%
Population
6,631 → 6,775
up 2.2%
Renter share
53.3% → 47.3%
-6.0 pts
Bachelor's+
9% → 10.6%
+1.6 pts
Median age
35 → 31.6
-3.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $48,330 to $47,285 across the same window, down 2.2% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 64053 in Independence, MO adding about 144 residents over the five-year window, up 2.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 53.3% to 47.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64053 covers Independence, MO. The median rent here is $1,163/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($47,285/yr), ZIP 64053 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64053?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64053 (Independence, MO) is $1,163. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64053 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64053's median rent of $1,163/mo is $802 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64053 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64053 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #116 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,163/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64053?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,163/mo in ZIP 64053. The local median household income is $47,285/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64053?

Rent in ZIP 64053 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 64053 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64053 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,163/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($47,285/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64053 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 64053 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.3% of ZIP 64053 households are renters, while 52.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 64053 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 64053 compare to the rest of Independence?

ZIP 64053 is more affordable than Independence overall. At $1,163/mo, it's $215 below the Independence citywide median of $1,378/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64053 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64053 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,163/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 64053's median household income ($47,285/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64053 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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