Holden, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64040
Johnson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,574
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,886
- Median income Near-median income area
- $228,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Holden pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64040 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 64040 (Holden, MO) rose +15.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.7 in 2023 to 256.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 64040 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Holden, Johnson County, Missouri, home to 6,574 residents across 444.2 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64040 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,886 (8% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,106. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $228,400 (20% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 82.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $761.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 64040 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 64040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holden, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64040.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 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 64040, Holden, 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
6,574
Population
444.2
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64040?
41.4
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.7%
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?
$71,886
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$33,106
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64040 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Holden, 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)
$71,886 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
2,706housing units
2,706
Total Housing Units
2,439
Occupied Units
267
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,400
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$761
Median Rent
1986
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
+15.2%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64040 have increased 15.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 169 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 196 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 224 |
| 2023 | -0.4% | 223 |
| 2024 | +15.2% | 257 |
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 106 business establishments in ZIP 64040, employing approximately 681 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,433,000.
106
Businesses
681
Employees
$21.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.8% |
| Information | 3 | 2.8% |
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 64040 vs 64061 →
ZIP 64040 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64040
Holden (64040)
6,574 residents
- 64061
Kingsville (64061)
3,387 residents
- 64019 2,368
Centerview (64019)
2,368 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64040 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64019
Centerview (64019)
$91,005 median income
- 64061
Kingsville (64061)
$85,987 median income
- 64040
Holden (64040)
$71,886 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64040 ranks #3 of 3 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 64040, 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 (6,574 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 64040 in?
ZIP code 64040 (Holden) is located in Johnson County, Missouri. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64040?
ZIP code 64040 in Holden, MO has a population of 6,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64040?
The median household income in ZIP 64040 is $71,886, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64040?
The median home value in ZIP 64040 is $228,400, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64040 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64040?
ZIP code 64040 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 681 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64040 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64040?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64040 increased by 15.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 64040?
In ZIP code 64040, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 64040?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64040 is 31.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64040?
In ZIP code 64040, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64040 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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