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 Low-density area
- $71,442
- Median income Near-median income area
- $243,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 64742 (Drexel, MO) fell -1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.5 in 2023 to 210.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,596. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $243,800 (28% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $881.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cass County, so 64742 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 64742
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Drexel, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64742.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 64742?
39.2
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
2.3%
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?
$71,442
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$43,596
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
37.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64742 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Drexel, 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)
$71,442 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
988housing units
988
Total Housing Units
894
Occupied Units
94
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,800
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 66053
Louisburg (66053)
7,524 residents
- 64742 2,193
Drexel (64742)
2,193 residents
- 64746 1,428
Freeman (64746)
1,428 residents
- 64723 665
Amsterdam (64723)
665 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64742 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64742 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66053
Louisburg (66053)
$89,096 median income
- 64746
Freeman (64746)
$79,682 median income
- 64742
Drexel (64742)
$71,442 median income
- 64723
Amsterdam (64723)
$63,500 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64742, 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 (2,193 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 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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