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 Low-density area
- $50,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $149,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 64759 (Lamar, MO) rose +16.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.4 in 2023 to 239.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,646. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $149,000 (22% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $818; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Barton County, so 64759 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 64759
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lamar, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64759.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 64759?
38.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.2%
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?
$50,000
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$23,646
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64759 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Lamar, 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)
$50,000 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
3,576housing units
3,576
Total Housing Units
3,050
Occupied Units
526
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,000
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64759, 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 (8,244 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 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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