ZIP Code 64401

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Agency · Buchanan County · Missouri

Population
1,417

15/sq mi

Median income
$99,398

▲ 30% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$271,900

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.1%

Median age 40.4

Land area
97.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 64401 in Agency, Missouri has a population of 1,417. The median household income is $99,398, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $271,900, 2% below the US average. 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 97.1 square miles in Agency, Buchanan County, Missouri. The area is home to 1,417 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 64401 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64401 sits at $99,398 (49% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $41,975. The poverty rate stands at 1.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $271,900 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,031 per month, and 98.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Buchanan County, so you can benchmark 64401 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 →

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 64401, Agency, 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

1,417

Population

97.1

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64401?

40.4

Median Age

56.2%

Male

43.8%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$99,398

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$41,975

Per Capita Income

1.5%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

689

Total Housing Units

650

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.0%
Renter 2.0%

$271,900

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,031

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64401 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.2% 165
2020 +7.0% 177
2021 +6.5% 189
2022 +9.0% 206
2024 251

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 15 business establishments in ZIP 64401, employing approximately 46 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,975,000.

15

Businesses

46

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 46.7%

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 64401 vs 64448 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
64448 Faucett, MO 1,104 5.9 mi
64507 Saint Joseph, MO 13,738 7.0 mi
64439 Dearborn, MO 1,642 7.8 mi
64454 Gower, MO 2,667 6.8 mi
64443 Easton, MO 1,096 8.6 mi
64444 Edgerton, MO 1,340 11.1 mi
64503 Saint Joseph, MO 12,921 10.4 mi
64501 Saint Joseph, MO 12,503 11.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64401 in?
ZIP code 64401 (Agency) is located in Buchanan County, Missouri. Buchanan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/buchanan-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64401?
ZIP code 64401 in Agency, MO has a population of 1,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64401?
The median household income in ZIP 64401 is $99,398, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64401?
The median home value in ZIP 64401 is $271,900, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64401 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64401?
ZIP code 64401 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 46 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64401 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 64401?
In ZIP code 64401, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 64401?
In ZIP code 64401, approximately 98.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64401 is 1.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Agency, MO

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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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