PlainZIP

Missouri City, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64072

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

239
104/sq mi
$37,917
Median income
$93,700
Median home value
7.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Missouri City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
104
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64072 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64072 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Missouri City, Clay County, Missouri, home to just 239 residents across 2.3 square miles, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64072 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,917 (43% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $39,603. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Housing costs here run $93,700 for a typical home value (51% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,150 a month; 81.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.9, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 64072, plus 6 more within Clay County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 64072, Missouri City, 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

239

Population

2.3

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64072?

55.9

Median Age

61.0%

Male

39.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$37,917

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$39,603

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 64072 ranks nationally

Missouri City, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,917 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 45.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.5%

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

What does housing look like?

127

Total Housing Units

113

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

1.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$93,700

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,150

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 64072, employing approximately 54 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,458,000.

3

Businesses

54

Employees

$5.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 64072 vs 64058 →

ZIP 64072 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 64072 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 64072 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 64072 ranks #null of 9 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
64058 Independence, MO 6,659 4.2 mi
64068 Liberty, MO 36,280 5.3 mi
64024 Excelsior Springs, MO 16,230 6.8 mi
64056 Independence, MO 16,576 9.0 mi
64088 Sibley, MO 1,378 8.1 mi
64060 Kearney, MO 13,042 9.7 mi
64016 Buckner, MO 4,713 9.4 mi
64050 Independence, MO 22,178 10.5 mi
64054 Independence, MO 3,731 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clay County

64118 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 40,191
64068 standard
Liberty, MO
Pop: 36,280
64119 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 27,341
64155 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 21,901
64024 standard
Excelsior Springs, MO
Pop: 16,230
64157 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 16,122

Related Areas

Clay County Missouri City, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64072 in? ▼
ZIP code 64072 (Missouri City) is located in Clay County, Missouri. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64072? ▼
ZIP code 64072 in Missouri City, MO has a population of 239 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64072? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64072 is $37,917, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64072? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64072 is $93,700, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64072? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64072 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64072? ▼
ZIP code 64072 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 54 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64072? ▼
In ZIP code 64072, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64072? ▼
In ZIP code 64072, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64072? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64072 is 8.3% 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.