Collins, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64738
St. Clair County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,149
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,493
- Median income Below-median income area
- $211,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Collins pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64738 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 64738 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Collins, St. Clair County, Missouri, home to just 1,149 residents across 208.9 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64738 reports a modest median household income of $61,493 (8% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,945. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 0.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $211,700 (11% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $1,031; 90.7% of occupied homes 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 43.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in St. Clair County, so 64738 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 64738
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Collins, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64738.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 64738, Collins, 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
1,149
Population
208.9
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64738?
43.5
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
1.9%
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?
$61,493
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$28,945
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 64738 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Collins, 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)
$61,493 49th percentile higher than 49% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
628housing units
628
Total Housing Units
529
Occupied Units
99
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,700
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,031
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 64738, employing approximately 128 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,333,000.
15
Businesses
128
Employees
$4.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 40.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 20.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 20.0% |
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 64738 vs 64776 →
ZIP 64738 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64776
Osceola (64776)
3,942 residents
- 65674
Humansville (65674)
2,991 residents
- 64738 1,149
Collins (64738)
1,149 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64738 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64738 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64738
Collins (64738)
$61,493 median income
- 65674
Humansville (65674)
$47,500 median income
- 64776
Osceola (64776)
$44,880 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64738 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64738, 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 (1,149 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 64738 in?
ZIP code 64738 (Collins) is located in St. Clair County, Missouri. St. Clair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-clair-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64738?
ZIP code 64738 in Collins, MO has a population of 1,149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64738?
The median household income in ZIP 64738 is $61,493, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64738?
The median home value in ZIP 64738 is $211,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64738?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64738 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64738?
ZIP code 64738 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 128 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64738?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64738 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64738?
In ZIP code 64738, 63.4% 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64738?
In ZIP code 64738, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64738?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64738 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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