Lawson, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64062
Ray County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,121
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $92,277
- Median income Above-median income area
- $274,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lawson pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64062 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 64062 (Lawson, MO) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.6 in 2023 to 235.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 64062 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawson, Ray County, Missouri, home to 6,121 residents across 230.1 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64062 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,277 (38% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,818. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $274,400 (44% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,069.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ray County, so 64062 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 64062
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawson, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64062.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 64062, Lawson, 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
6,121
Population
230.1
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64062?
38.7
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.5%
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?
$92,277
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$46,818
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64062 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Lawson, 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)
$92,277 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
2,518housing units
2,518
Total Housing Units
2,369
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,400
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,069
Median Rent
1980
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64062 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 162 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 185 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 209 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 220 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 236 |
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 99 business establishments in ZIP 64062, employing approximately 558 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,019,000.
99
Businesses
558
Employees
$20.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 19.2% |
| Construction | 15 | 15.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.0% |
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 64062 vs 64084 →
ZIP 64062 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64024
Excelsior Springs (64024)
16,230 residents
- 64062 6,121
Lawson (64062)
6,121 residents
- 64465 4,251
Lathrop (64465)
4,251 residents
- 64671 2,062
Polo (64671)
2,062 residents
- 64084 1,556
Rayville (64084)
1,556 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64062 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64062 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64062
Lawson (64062)
$92,277 median income
- 64465
Lathrop (64465)
$80,552 median income
- 64024
Excelsior Springs (64024)
$77,895 median income
- 64671
Polo (64671)
$75,455 median income
- 64084
Rayville (64084)
$65,060 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64062 ranks the highest of 5 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 64062, 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 (6,121 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 64062 in?
ZIP code 64062 (Lawson) is located in Ray County, Missouri. Ray County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ray-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64062?
ZIP code 64062 in Lawson, MO has a population of 6,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64062?
The median household income in ZIP 64062 is $92,277, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64062?
The median home value in ZIP 64062 is $274,400, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64062?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64062 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64062?
ZIP code 64062 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 558 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64062?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64062 are: Other services (except public administration) (19), Construction (15), Transportation and warehousing (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64062?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64062 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 64062?
In ZIP code 64062, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 64062?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64062 is 32.8 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 64062?
In ZIP code 64062, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64062?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64062 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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