Independence, MO: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Independence, MO is an incorporated city located in Jackson County in the state of Missouri. Our data estimates 116,672 residents, places it at 39.087°N, 94.350°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Independence, MO?

What is the population of Independence, MO?

Independence has an estimated population of 116,672. That makes it the 5th largest of 1,020 places in Missouri, placing it among the state's ten biggest, and the 2nd largest of 18 places in Jackson County. The typical place in Missouri has about 482 residents, so Independence is many dozens of times larger than a typical place in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Missouri with a similar population include Columbia (141,645), Lee's Summit (99,357), O'Fallon (88,673), Joplin (84,048), St. Joseph (79,161). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Independence differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Independence?

Independence has about 1,494 people per square mile (577 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Missouri, it is denser than about 85% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Independence use?

The postal data lists 10 ZIP codes for Independence: 64054, 64055, 64056, 64057, 64050, 64052, 64053, 64015, 64016, 64051. A long list like this is typical of a large city, where dozens of delivery areas, PO box codes and institutional codes sit inside the same municipality. Codes beginning with 6 are assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Independence in?

Independence is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Vincennes, IN, about 369 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Independence located in Missouri?

Independence lies in the northwestern part of Missouri, at 39.087° north latitude and 94.350° west longitude. The state capital, Jefferson City, is about 122 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Roeland Park, KS, roughly 16 miles to the west, which shows how near Independence is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Kansas City, MO, 11 miles to the west.

Which cities are near Independence, MO?

The closest listed place to Independence is Blue Springs, MO, 6.6 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 6 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Independence in?

Independence is in Jackson County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 29095. The county contains 18 places in our data, 9 of which have their own page here and 9 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Kansas City (1,636,715), Lee's Summit (99,357), Blue Springs (55,829), Raytown (28,991), Grandview (24,856). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Independence from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Independence is closest to Chicago, IL at about 398 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,373 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Independence?

Yes. Our data lists 11 other places named Independence: Independence, KY (28,521), Independence, OR (10,272), Independence, KS (8,931), Independence, OH (7,175), Independence, IA (6,124), Independence, MN (3,803), Independence, LA (1,893), Independence, WI (1,303), and 3 more. When you search for Independence, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Independence in Jackson County, Missouri.

Planning a move to Independence?

If you are weighing Independence, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.