Golden City, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64748
Barton County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,493
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,865
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Golden City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64748 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 64748 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Golden City, Barton County, Missouri, home to just 1,493 residents across 276.5 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64748 reports a modest median household income of $50,865 (24% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,976. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,600 (37% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $763; owner occupancy is 77.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Barton County, so 64748 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 64748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Golden City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64748.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 64748, Golden City, 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
1,493
Population
276.5
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64748?
48.3
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
0.1%
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?
$50,865
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$31,976
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64748 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Golden City, 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)
$50,865 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
603housing units
603
Total Housing Units
485
Occupied Units
118
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,600
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$763
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 64748, employing approximately 185 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,213,000.
22
Businesses
185
Employees
$6.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 22.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 22.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.6% |
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 64748 vs 65682 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65682 | Lockwood, MO | 1,980 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64748, 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 (1,493 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 64748 in?
ZIP code 64748 (Golden City) is located in Barton County, Missouri. Barton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barton-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64748?
ZIP code 64748 in Golden City, MO has a population of 1,493 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64748?
The median household income in ZIP 64748 is $50,865, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64748?
The median home value in ZIP 64748 is $120,600, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64748 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64748?
ZIP code 64748 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 185 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64748 are: Manufacturing (5), Retail trade (5), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64748?
In ZIP code 64748, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 64748?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64748 is 27.3 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 64748?
In ZIP code 64748, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64748 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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