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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
$49,883
Median income
$165,400
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
32th 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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,440. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $165,400 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $894 per month, and 68.9% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bates County, letting you compare 64730 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 64730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Butler, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64730.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 64730?

40.5

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$27,440

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64730 ranks nationally

Butler, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,883 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,945

Total Housing Units

2,546

Occupied Units

399

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$165,400

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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

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Pop: 3,843
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Pop: 2,693
64752 standard
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Pop: 735
64723 standard
Amsterdam, MO
Pop: 665
64780 standard
Rockville, MO
Pop: 639
64722 standard
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Pop: 525

Related Areas

Bates County Butler, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.