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 Moderate-density area
- $103,922
- Median income Above-median income area
- $301,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 64078 (Peculiar, MO) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.5 in 2023 to 264.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,498. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.5% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $301,900 (58% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 84.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,286.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cass County, so 64078 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 64078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peculiar, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64078.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 12
Accommodation and food services
12 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 64078?
38.1
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
1.3%
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?
$103,922
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$40,498
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64078 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Peculiar, 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)
$103,922 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
3,744housing units
3,744
Total Housing Units
3,535
Occupied Units
209
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$301,900
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 64012
Belton (64012)
27,260 residents
- 64083
Raymore (64083)
20,995 residents
- 64701
Harrisonville (64701)
14,385 residents
- 64078 8,902
Peculiar (64078)
8,902 residents
- 64734 2,004
Cleveland (64734)
2,004 residents
- 64746 1,428
Freeman (64746)
1,428 residents
- 64147 769
Kansas City (64147)
769 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64078 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64078 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64078
Peculiar (64078)
$103,922 median income
- 64083
Raymore (64083)
$101,667 median income
- 64734
Cleveland (64734)
$88,274 median income
- 64746
Freeman (64746)
$79,682 median income
- 64701
Harrisonville (64701)
$78,648 median income
- 64012
Belton (64012)
$71,814 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64078, 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 (8,902 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 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.
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