Farmington, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63640
St. Francois County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,335
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,913
- Median income Below-median income area
- $216,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Farmington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63640 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 63640 (Farmington, MO) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.9 in 2023 to 217.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63640 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, with 26,335 residents across 539.7 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63640 reports a modest median household income of $61,913 (7% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,547. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $216,700 (13% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $857; 63.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Francois County, so 63640 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 63640
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmington, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63640.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
169 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
130 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63640, Farmington, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
26,335
Population
539.7
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63640?
39.2
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,913
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$30,547
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63640 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Farmington, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,913 Top 49% higher than 51% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,373housing units
11,373
Total Housing Units
10,364
Occupied Units
1,009
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,700
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$857
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63640 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 147 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 166 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 193 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 207 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 218 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 823 business establishments in ZIP 63640, employing approximately 11,951 people with a combined annual payroll of $491,088,000.
823
Businesses
11,951
Employees
$491.1M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 169 | 20.5% |
| Retail trade | 130 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 68 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 58 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.2% |
| Information | 19 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 63640 vs 63637 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63637 | Doe Run, MO | 1,329 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63640, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,335 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 63640 in?
ZIP code 63640 (Farmington) is located in St. Francois County, Missouri. St. Francois County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-francois-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63640?
ZIP code 63640 in Farmington, MO has a population of 26,335 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63640?
The median household income in ZIP 63640 is $61,913, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63640?
The median home value in ZIP 63640 is $216,700, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63640?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63640 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63640?
ZIP code 63640 has 823 business establishments employing approximately 11,951 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63640?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63640 are: Health care and social assistance (169), Retail trade (130), Other services (except public administration) (74). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63640?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63640 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63640?
In ZIP code 63640, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 63640?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63640 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63640?
In ZIP code 63640, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63640?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63640 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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