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ZIP 64056

Pop. 17,395·Jackson County·36th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,613/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$352
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 64056 · $1,613
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,200
Research median
$1,420/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,356/yr
At $1,613/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyJackson County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.2% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64056 (Independence, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,395
Median income
$67,685
Median age
33.3
Renters
37%
Age distribution
29.4%
24.1%
23.2%
12.9%
Under 1829.4%
18–3424.1%
35–5423.2%
55–6410.4%
65+12.9%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
71.1%
12.8%
White71.1%
Black12.8%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian0.8%
Other6%
Education (25+)
37.7%
31.3%
19.8%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma37.7%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+19.8%
Housing tenure
63%
37%
Owner63%
Renter37%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64056 in Independence, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,947 → $67,685
up 5.8%
Population
17,501 → 17,395
down 0.6%
Renter share
37% → 37%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
17.5% → 19.8%
+2.3 pts
Median age
32.2 → 33.3
+1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 64056 in Independence, MO now reports about $67,685, up from $63,947 in 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.5% to 19.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64056 covers Independence, MO. The median rent here is $1,613/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($67,685/yr), ZIP 64056 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64056?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64056 (Independence, MO) is $1,613. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64056 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64056's median rent of $1,613/mo is $352 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64056 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64056 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #36 out of 136 ZIPs tracked at $1,613/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64056?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,613/mo in ZIP 64056. The local median household income is $67,685/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64056?

Rent in ZIP 64056 has decreased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 64056 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64056 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,613/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($67,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64056 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 64056 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37% of ZIP 64056 households are renters, while 63% are owner-occupied. ZIP 64056 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 64056 compare to the rest of Independence?

ZIP 64056 is pricier than Independence as a whole. At $1,613/mo, it's $235 above the Independence citywide median of $1,378/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64056 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64056 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,613/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 64056's median household income ($67,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64056 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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