Joplin, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64801
Jasper County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,753
- 229/sq mi High-density area
- $52,620
- Median income Below-median income area
- $180,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Joplin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 229
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64801 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 64801 (Joplin, MO) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.8 in 2023 to 226.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 64801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, with 34,753 residents across 152.1 square miles, a density of 229 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64801 reports a modest median household income of $52,620 (21% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,181. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $180,600 (6% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $956; 53.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jasper County, so 64801 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 64801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Joplin, MO
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$32,181
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64801 ranks nationally
Joplin, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$52,620 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,541housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 64801 vs 64870 →
ZIP 64801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64804
Joplin (64804)
37,521 residents
- 64801
Joplin (64801)
34,753 residents
- 64870 14,325
Webb City (64870)
14,325 residents
- 64834 9,556
Carl Junction (64834)
9,556 residents
- 64835 1,899
Carterville (64835)
1,899 residents
- 64830 639
Alba (64830)
639 residents
- 64857 424
Purcell (64857)
424 residents
- 64841 384
Duenweg (64841)
384 residents
- 64849 186
Neck City (64849)
186 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64801 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64834
Carl Junction (64834)
$85,205 median income
- 64849
Neck City (64849)
$71,875 median income
- 64870
Webb City (64870)
$68,300 median income
- 64804
Joplin (64804)
$62,574 median income
- 64841
Duenweg (64841)
$59,167 median income
- 64835
Carterville (64835)
$58,849 median income
- 64801
Joplin (64801)
$52,620 median income
- 64830
Alba (64830)
$51,510 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64801 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64801, 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 (34,753 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Jasper County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 64801 in?
ZIP code 64801 (Joplin) is located in Jasper County, Missouri. Jasper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jasper-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64801?
ZIP code 64801 in Joplin, MO has a population of 34,753 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64801?
The median household income in ZIP 64801 is $52,620, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64801?
The median home value in ZIP 64801 is $180,600, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64801 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64801?
ZIP code 64801 has 1,154 business establishments employing approximately 19,509 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64801 are: Retail trade (243), Other services (except public administration) (152), Health care and social assistance (105). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64801?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64801 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 64801?
In ZIP code 64801, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 64801?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64801 is 19.1 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 64801?
In ZIP code 64801, approximately 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64801 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 64801's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 64801 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Joplin, MO ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.