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ZIP Code 64742

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Drexel · Cass County · Missouri

Population
2,193

11/sq mi

Median income
$71,442

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$243,800

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.7%

Median age 39.2

Land area
195.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 64742 in Drexel, Missouri has a population of 2,193. The median household income is $71,442, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $243,800, 12% below the US average. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64742 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 195.8 square miles in Drexel, Cass County, Missouri. The area is home to 2,193 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 64742 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64742 sits at $71,442 (7% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $43,596. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $243,800 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $881 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64742 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cass County, so you can benchmark 64742 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 64742

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,193

Population

195.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Drexel, MO

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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