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Fairfax, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64446

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

1,117
3/sq mi
$56,949
Median income
$101,800
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairfax pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64446 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64446 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfax, Atchison County, Missouri, home to just 1,117 residents across 372.3 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64446 reports a modest median household income of $56,949 (15% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $31,645. Poverty here runs at 10.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $101,800 (47% below the state average); renters pay a median of $594 monthly, and 74.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Atchison County, so you can benchmark 64446 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 64446

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfax, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64446.

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 64446, Fairfax, 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

1,117

Population

372.3

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64446?

45.7

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$56,949

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$31,645

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64446 ranks nationally

Fairfax, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,949 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

582

Total Housing Units

463

Occupied Units

119

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$101,800

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$594

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 64446, employing approximately 231 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,638,000.

30

Businesses

231

Employees

$11.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 9 30.0%
Other services (except public administration) 5 16.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 10.0%

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 64446 vs 64491 →

ZIP 64446 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 64446 ranks #3 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 64446 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 64446 ranks #3 of 3 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
64491 Tarkio, MO 1,875 9.7 mi
64482 Rock Port, MO 2,101 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Atchison County

64482 standard
Rock Port, MO
Pop: 2,101
64491 standard
Tarkio, MO
Pop: 1,875
64498 standard
Westboro, MO
Pop: 375
64496 standard
Watson, MO
Pop: 154

Related Areas

Atchison County Fairfax, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64446 in? ▼
ZIP code 64446 (Fairfax) is located in Atchison County, Missouri. Atchison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/atchison-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64446? ▼
ZIP code 64446 in Fairfax, MO has a population of 1,117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64446? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64446 is $56,949, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64446? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64446 is $101,800, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64446? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64446 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64446? ▼
ZIP code 64446 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64446? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64446 are: Health care and social assistance (9), Other services (except public administration) (5), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64446? ▼
In ZIP code 64446, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 64446? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64446 is 22.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64446? ▼
In ZIP code 64446, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64446? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64446 is 10.2% 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.