ZIP Code 64440

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De Kalb · Buchanan County · Missouri

Population
737

8/sq mi

Median income
$94,306

▲ 24% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$187,800

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.0%

Median age 40.8

Land area
97.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 64440 in De Kalb, Missouri has a population of 737. The median household income is $94,306, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $187,800, 32% below the US average. 9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64440 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 97.0 square miles in De Kalb, Buchanan County, Missouri. The area is home to 737 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 64440 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64440 sits at $94,306 (41% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $38,536. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $187,800 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $940 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64440 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Buchanan County, so you can benchmark 64440 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 64440, De Kalb, 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

737

Population

97.0

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64440?

40.8

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$94,306

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$38,536

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.0%

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

What does housing look like?

397

Total Housing Units

309

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$187,800

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$940

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 64440, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $889,000.

12

Businesses

24

Employees

$889K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 25.0%

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 64440 vs 64504 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
64504 Saint Joseph, MO 10,763 7.5 mi
64448 Faucett, MO 1,104 5.5 mi
64484 Rushville, MO 1,229 5.6 mi
64098 Weston, MO 2,892 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64440 in?
ZIP code 64440 (De Kalb) 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 64440?
ZIP code 64440 in De Kalb, MO has a population of 737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64440?
The median household income in ZIP 64440 is $94,306, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64440?
The median home value in ZIP 64440 is $187,800, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64440?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64440 is White at 97.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64440?
ZIP code 64440 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64440?
In ZIP code 64440, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.0% 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 64440?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64440 is 28.6 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 64440?
In ZIP code 64440, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64440?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64440 is 11.9% 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 De Kalb, 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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