ZIP Code 64801
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Joplin · Jasper County · Missouri
- Population
- 34,753
- Median income
- $52,620
- Median home value
- $180,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.7%
- Land area
- 152.1 sq mi
229/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
Chicago
ZIP code 64801 in Joplin, Missouri has a population of 34,753. The median household income is $52,620, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $180,600, 35% below the US average. 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 64801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 152.1 square miles in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. The area is home to 34,753 residents, producing a population density of 229 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 64801 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64801 sits at $52,620 (21% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,181. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $180,600 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $956 per month, and 53.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jasper County, so you can benchmark 64801 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 64801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64801.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
243 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
152 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
105 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 88
Professional, scientific, and technical services
88 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64801, Joplin, 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
34,753
Population
152.1
Area (sq mi)
229
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64801?
39.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
4.5%
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?
$52,620
Median Household Income
-21% vs state
$32,181
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
17,541
Total Housing Units
15,696
Occupied Units
1,845
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,600
Median Home Value
-6% vs state
$956
Median Rent
1982
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64801 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 147 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 165 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 199 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 216 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 226 |
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 1,154 business establishments in ZIP 64801, employing approximately 19,509 people with a combined annual payroll of $841,521,000.
1,154
Businesses
19,509
Employees
$841.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 243 | 21.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 152 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 105 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 104 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 88 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 70 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 68 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 68 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 54 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 44 | 3.8% |
| Information | 18 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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