PlainZIP

Drexel, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64742

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

2,193
11/sq mi
$71,442
Median income
$243,800
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Drexel pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64742 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64742 covers 195.8 square miles in Drexel, Cass County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,193 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64742 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,442 (7% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $43,596. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. Median home value sits at $243,800 (28% above the state average), median rent at $881 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 38 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cass County, letting you compare 64742 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 64742

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Drexel, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64742.

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 64742, Drexel, 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

2,193

Population

195.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 64742?

39.2

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
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?

$71,442

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$43,596

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

37.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64742 ranks nationally

Drexel, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,442 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

988

Total Housing Units

894

Occupied Units

94

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$243,800

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$881

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64742 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 146
2021 +13.3% 165
2022 +17.7% 194
2023 +9.9% 213
2024 -1.4% 210

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 64742, employing approximately 241 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,778,000.

44

Businesses

241

Employees

$11.8M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 22.7%
Retail trade 9 20.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 9.1%
Finance and insurance 3 6.8%

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 64742 vs 64723 →

ZIP 64742 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 64742 ranks #2 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 64742 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 64742 ranks #3 of 4 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
64723 Amsterdam, MO 665 9.4 mi
64746 Freeman, MO 1,428 8.1 mi
66053 Louisburg, KS 7,524 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cass County

64012 standard
Belton, MO
Pop: 27,260
64083 standard
Raymore, MO
Pop: 20,995
64701 standard
Harrisonville, MO
Pop: 14,385
64080 standard
Pleasant Hill, MO
Pop: 12,866
64078 standard
Peculiar, MO
Pop: 8,902
64747 standard
Garden City, MO
Pop: 3,910

Related Areas

Cass County Drexel, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64742 in? ▼
ZIP code 64742 (Drexel) is located in Cass County, Missouri. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64742? ▼
ZIP code 64742 in Drexel, MO has a population of 2,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64742? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64742 is $71,442, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64742? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64742 is $243,800, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64742? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64742 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64742? ▼
ZIP code 64742 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 241 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64742? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64742 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64742? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64742 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64742? ▼
In ZIP code 64742, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 64742? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64742 is 37.6 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 64742? ▼
In ZIP code 64742, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64742? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64742 is 7.4% 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.