Butler, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64730
Bates County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,109
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,883
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Butler pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64730 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 64730 (Butler, MO) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 64730 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Butler, Bates County, Missouri, home to 7,109 residents across 740.5 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64730 reports a modest median household income of $49,883 (25% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,440. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $165,400 (13% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $894; 68.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bates County, so 64730 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 64730
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Butler, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64730.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
16 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 64730, Butler, 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
7,109
Population
740.5
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64730?
40.5
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
2.0%
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?
$49,883
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$27,440
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64730 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Butler, 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)
$49,883 21st percentile higher than 21% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,945housing units
2,945
Total Housing Units
2,546
Occupied Units
399
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,400
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$894
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 191 business establishments in ZIP 64730, employing approximately 1,851 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,010,000.
191
Businesses
1,851
Employees
$78.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 16.2% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 13 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.6% |
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 64730 vs 64720 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64720 | Adrian, MO | 3,843 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64730, 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 (7,109 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 64730 in?
ZIP code 64730 (Butler) is located in Bates County, Missouri. Bates County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bates-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64730?
ZIP code 64730 in Butler, MO has a population of 7,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64730?
The median household income in ZIP 64730 is $49,883, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64730?
The median home value in ZIP 64730 is $165,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64730?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64730 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64730?
ZIP code 64730 has 191 business establishments employing approximately 1,851 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64730?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64730 are: Health care and social assistance (31), Retail trade (29), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64730?
In ZIP code 64730, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 64730?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64730 is 27.7 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 64730?
In ZIP code 64730, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64730?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64730 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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