ZIP Code 64037
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Higginsville · Lafayette County · Missouri
- Population
- 6,150
- Median income
- $91,843
- Median home value
- $187,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.8%
- Land area
- 259.5 sq mi
24/sq mi
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.8
Chicago
ZIP code 64037 in Higginsville, Missouri has a population of 6,150. The median household income is $91,843, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $187,100, 33% below the US average. 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 64037 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 259.5 square miles in Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri. The area is home to 6,150 residents, producing a population density of 24 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 64037 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64037 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $187,100 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $960 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64037 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lafayette County, so you can benchmark 64037 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 64037
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64037.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 64037?
42.8
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
3.4%
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?
$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
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?
2,966
Total Housing Units
2,529
Occupied Units
437
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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