PlainZIP

Peculiar, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64078

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

8,902
62/sq mi
$103,922
Median income
$301,900
Median home value
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Peculiar pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64078 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64078 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peculiar, Cass County, Missouri, home to 8,902 residents across 144.3 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64078 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,922 (55% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $40,498. Poverty here runs at 3.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. Housing costs here run $301,900 for a typical home value (58% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,286 a month; 84.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 64078 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cass County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 64078

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peculiar, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64078.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 64078, Peculiar, 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

8,902

Population

144.3

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64078?

38.1

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$103,922

Median Household Income

+55% vs state

$40,498

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64078 ranks nationally

Peculiar, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,922 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,744

Total Housing Units

3,535

Occupied Units

209

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$301,900

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$1,286

Median Rent

1989

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64078 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 176
2021 +13.7% 200
2022 +15.7% 231
2023 +7.1% 247
2024 +7.0% 265

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 140 business establishments in ZIP 64078, employing approximately 1,309 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,450,000.

140

Businesses

1,309

Employees

$61.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 35 25.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 15 10.7%
Retail trade 13 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 12 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.0%
Manufacturing 6 4.3%
Finance and insurance 5 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 3.6%
Wholesale trade 4 2.9%
Information 3 2.1%

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 64078 vs 64083 →

ZIP 64078 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 64078 ranks #4 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 64078 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 64078 ranks the highest of 6 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
64083 Raymore, MO 20,995 6.7 mi
64746 Freeman, MO 1,428 6.8 mi
64734 Cleveland, MO 2,004 7.2 mi
64012 Belton, MO 27,260 7.7 mi
64701 Harrisonville, MO 14,385 8.8 mi
64147 Kansas City, MO 769 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cass County

64012 standard
Belton, MO
Pop: 27,260
64083 standard
Raymore, MO
Pop: 20,995
64701 standard
Harrisonville, MO
Pop: 14,385
64080 standard
Pleasant Hill, MO
Pop: 12,866
64747 standard
Garden City, MO
Pop: 3,910
64725 standard
Archie, MO
Pop: 2,271

Related Areas

Cass County Peculiar, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64078 in? ▼
ZIP code 64078 (Peculiar) is located in Cass County, Missouri. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64078? ▼
ZIP code 64078 in Peculiar, MO has a population of 8,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64078? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64078 is $103,922, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64078? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64078 is $301,900, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64078? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64078 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64078? ▼
ZIP code 64078 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 1,309 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64078? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64078 are: Construction (35), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64078? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64078 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 64078? ▼
In ZIP code 64078, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 64078? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64078 is 28.1 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 64078? ▼
In ZIP code 64078, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64078? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64078 is 3.5% 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.