PlainZIP

Higginsville, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64037

Lafayette County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,150
24/sq mi
$91,843
Median income
$187,100
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Higginsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64037 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64037 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, home to 6,150 residents across 259.5 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64037 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,843 (37% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $38,211. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $187,100 (2% below the state average), median rent at $960 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 64037 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lafayette County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 64037

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Higginsville, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64037.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 64037, Higginsville, 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

6,150

Population

259.5

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64037?

42.8

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 82.8%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$91,843

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$38,211

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64037 ranks nationally

Higginsville, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$91,843 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,966

Total Housing Units

2,529

Occupied Units

437

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$187,100

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$960

Median Rent

1972

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

+9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64037 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 154
2021 +15.8% 178
2022 +13.4% 202
2023 +9.3% 221
2024 +9.2% 241

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 156 business establishments in ZIP 64037, employing approximately 1,736 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,416,000.

156

Businesses

1,736

Employees

$64.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 17.3%
Health care and social assistance 21 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 18 11.5%
Finance and insurance 16 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 14 9.0%
Construction 11 7.0%
Manufacturing 9 5.8%
Wholesale trade 9 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.6%
Information 4 2.6%

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 64037 vs 64071 →

ZIP 64037 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64037 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 64037 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 64037 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
64071 Mayview, MO 828 5.7 mi
64021 Corder, MO 633 6.6 mi
64022 Dover, MO 183 10.0 mi
64067 Lexington, MO 5,789 8.8 mi
64020 Concordia, MO 3,608 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lafayette County

64076 standard
Odessa, MO
Pop: 9,512
64067 standard
Lexington, MO
Pop: 5,789
64020 standard
Concordia, MO
Pop: 3,608
64011 standard
Bates City, MO
Pop: 3,106
64097 standard
Wellington, MO
Pop: 1,410
64096 standard
Waverly, MO
Pop: 1,171

Related Areas

Lafayette County Higginsville, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64037 in? ▼
ZIP code 64037 (Higginsville) is located in Lafayette County, Missouri. Lafayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lafayette-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64037? ▼
ZIP code 64037 in Higginsville, MO has a population of 6,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64037? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64037 is $91,843, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64037? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64037 is $187,100, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64037? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64037 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64037? ▼
ZIP code 64037 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 1,736 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64037? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64037 are: Retail trade (27), Health care and social assistance (21), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64037? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64037 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 64037? ▼
In ZIP code 64037, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 64037? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64037 is 21.2 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 64037? ▼
In ZIP code 64037, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64037? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64037 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.