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 Moderate-density area
- $91,843
- Median income Above-median income area
- $187,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 64037 (Higginsville, MO) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.6 in 2023 to 241.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,211. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 3.3%. Median home value is $187,100 (2% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $960; 78.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lafayette County, so 64037 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 64037
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Higginsville, MO
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$38,211
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64037 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Higginsville, 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)
$91,843 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
2,966housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 64037
Higginsville (64037)
6,150 residents
- 64067
Lexington (64067)
5,789 residents
- 64020
Concordia (64020)
3,608 residents
- 64071 828
Mayview (64071)
828 residents
- 64021 633
Corder (64021)
633 residents
- 64022 183
Dover (64022)
183 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64037 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64037 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64071
Mayview (64071)
$124,375 median income
- 64021
Corder (64021)
$97,188 median income
- 64037
Higginsville (64037)
$91,843 median income
- 64022
Dover (64022)
$78,125 median income
- 64067
Lexington (64067)
$69,546 median income
- 64020
Concordia (64020)
$59,269 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64037, 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 (6,150 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 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.
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