PlainZIP

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
$52,620
Median income
$180,600
Median home value
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,181. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. Median home value sits at $180,600 (6% below the state average), median rent at $956 a month, and owner-occupancy at 53.3%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 64801, plus 6 more within Jasper 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 64801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Joplin, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64801.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 64801?

39.6

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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

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

$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

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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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

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

Owner 53.3%
Renter 46.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 64801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64801 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 64801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
64870 Webb City, MO 14,325 5.3 mi
64835 Carterville, MO 1,899 4.2 mi
64804 Joplin, MO 37,521 6.2 mi
64841 Duenweg, MO 384 4.9 mi
64834 Carl Junction, MO 9,556 6.7 mi
64857 Purcell, MO 424 9.9 mi
64849 Neck City, MO 186 10.4 mi
64830 Alba, MO 639 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jasper County

64804 standard
Joplin, MO
Pop: 37,521
64836 standard
Carthage, MO
Pop: 23,940
64870 standard
Webb City, MO
Pop: 14,325
64834 standard
Carl Junction, MO
Pop: 9,556
64862 standard
Sarcoxie, MO
Pop: 3,337
64855 standard
Oronogo, MO
Pop: 2,795

Related Areas

Jasper County Joplin, MO Missouri

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.

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