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ZIP Code 64759

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Lamar · Barton County · Missouri

Population
8,244

12/sq mi

Median income
$50,000

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$149,000

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.6%

Median age 38.6

Land area
681.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 64759 in Lamar, Missouri has a population of 8,244. The median household income is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $149,000, 46% below the US average. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64759 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 681.3 square miles in Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. The area is home to 8,244 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 64759 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64759 sits at $50,000 (25% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $23,646. The poverty rate stands at 22.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $149,000 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $818 per month, and 64.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64759 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Barton County, so you can benchmark 64759 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 64759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64759.

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 64759, Lamar, 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

8,244

Population

681.3

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64759?

38.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$50,000

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$23,646

Per Capita Income

22.1%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,576

Total Housing Units

3,050

Occupied Units

526

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$149,000

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$818

Median Rent

1975

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

+16.5%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64759 have increased 16.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 137
2021 +17.9% 161
2022 +14.2% 184
2023 +11.6% 205
2024 +16.5% 239

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 181 business establishments in ZIP 64759, employing approximately 2,041 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,742,000.

181

Businesses

2,041

Employees

$82.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 14.9%
Retail trade 23 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 20 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 18 9.9%
Wholesale trade 17 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 16 8.8%
Finance and insurance 12 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 6.6%
Manufacturing 11 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.8%
Information 4 2.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
64784 Sheldon, MO 1,500 9.9 mi

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Related Areas

Barton County Lamar, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64759 in? ▼
ZIP code 64759 (Lamar) 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 64759? ▼
ZIP code 64759 in Lamar, MO has a population of 8,244 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64759? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64759 is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64759? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64759 is $149,000, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64759? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64759 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64759? ▼
ZIP code 64759 has 181 business establishments employing approximately 2,041 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64759? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64759 are: Construction (27), Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64759? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64759 increased by 16.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 64759? ▼
In ZIP code 64759, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 64759? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64759 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64759? ▼
In ZIP code 64759, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64759? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64759 is 22.1% 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 Lamar, 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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