ZIP Code 64078
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Peculiar · Cass County · Missouri
- Population
- 8,902
- Median income
- $103,922
- Median home value
- $301,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.2%
- Land area
- 144.3 sq mi
62/sq mi
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
Chicago
ZIP code 64078 in Peculiar, Missouri has a population of 8,902. The median household income is $103,922, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $301,900, 9% above the US average. 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 64078 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.3 square miles in Peculiar, Cass County, Missouri. The area is home to 8,902 residents, producing a population density of 62 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 64078 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64078 sits at $103,922 (55% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $40,498. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $301,900 (58% above the state average) with median rent at $1,286 per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64078 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cass County, so you can benchmark 64078 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 64078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,498
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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