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Lamar, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64759

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

8,244
12/sq mi
$50,000
Median income
$149,000
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lamar pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64759 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, home to 8,244 residents across 681.3 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64759 reports a modest median household income of $50,000 (25% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $23,646. Poverty here runs at 22.1%, with unemployment measured at 0.6%. Median home value sits at $149,000 (22% below the state average), median rent at $818 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 64759, plus 3 more within Barton County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 64759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lamar, MO

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,244

Population

681.3

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 64759 ranks nationally

Lamar, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,000 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 64759 vs 64784 →

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.