PlainZIP

Joplin, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64804

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

37,521
159/sq mi
$62,574
Median income
$185,300
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Joplin pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
159
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64804 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64804 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, with 37,521 residents across 236.1 square miles, a density of 159 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64804 reports a modest median household income of $62,574 (6% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $37,155. Local economic indicators show a 12.9% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $185,300 (3% below the state average); renters pay a median of $947 monthly, and 67.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 64804, 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 64804

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Joplin, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64804.

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 64804, 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

37,521

Population

236.1

Area (sq mi)

159

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64804?

39.4

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$62,574

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$37,155

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

17.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64804 ranks nationally

Joplin, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,574 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,045

Total Housing Units

15,154

Occupied Units

1,891

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$185,300

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$947

Median Rent

1991

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64804 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 155
2021 +13.9% 176
2022 +15.2% 203
2023 +6.9% 217
2024 +9.3% 237

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 1,014 business establishments in ZIP 64804, employing approximately 27,799 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,513,740,000.

1,014

Businesses

27,799

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 199 19.6%
Retail trade 146 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 124 12.2%
Construction 91 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 90 8.9%
Finance and insurance 65 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 59 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 4.3%
Wholesale trade 35 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 35 3.5%
Manufacturing 33 3.3%
Information 17 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.2%
Educational services 6 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 64804 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 64804 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 64804 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 64804 ranks the highest of 4 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
64801 Joplin, MO 34,753 6.2 mi
64858 Racine, MO 166 8.4 mi
64841 Duenweg, MO 384 6.5 mi
64835 Carterville, MO 1,899 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jasper County

64801 standard
Joplin, MO
Pop: 34,753
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 64804 in? ▼
ZIP code 64804 (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 64804? ▼
ZIP code 64804 in Joplin, MO has a population of 37,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64804? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64804 is $62,574, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64804? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64804 is $185,300, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64804? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64804 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64804? ▼
ZIP code 64804 has 1,014 business establishments employing approximately 27,799 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64804? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64804 are: Health care and social assistance (199), Retail trade (146), Accommodation and food services (124). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64804? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64804 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 64804? ▼
In ZIP code 64804, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 64804? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64804 is 17.5 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 64804? ▼
In ZIP code 64804, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64804? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64804 is 12.9% 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.