Anderson, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64831
McDonald County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,879
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,254
- Median income Near-median income area
- $166,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Anderson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64831 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 64831 (Anderson, MO) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 64831 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri, home to 5,879 residents across 304.6 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64831 reports a modest median household income of $63,254 (5% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,676. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $166,800 (13% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $768; 69.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McDonald County, so 64831 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 64831
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anderson, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64831.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 64831, Anderson, 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
5,879
Population
304.6
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64831?
39.3
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
7.2%
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?
$63,254
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$26,676
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64831 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Anderson, 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)
$63,254 Top 46% higher than 54% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,581housing units
2,581
Total Housing Units
2,271
Occupied Units
310
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,800
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$768
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 91 business establishments in ZIP 64831, employing approximately 952 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,306,000.
91
Businesses
952
Employees
$34.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 18.7% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 16.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.3% |
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 64831 vs 64847 →
ZIP 64831 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64831
Anderson (64831)
5,879 residents
- 64854
Noel (64854)
4,170 residents
- 64843
Goodman (64843)
3,259 residents
- 64863 1,828
South West City (64863)
1,828 residents
- 64847 437
Lanagan (64847)
437 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64831 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64831 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64831
Anderson (64831)
$63,254 median income
- 64863
South West City (64863)
$58,906 median income
- 64843
Goodman (64843)
$55,492 median income
- 64854
Noel (64854)
$44,490 median income
- 64847
Lanagan (64847)
$37,273 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64831 ranks the highest of 5 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 64831, 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 (5,879 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 64831 in?
ZIP code 64831 (Anderson) is located in McDonald County, Missouri. McDonald County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcdonald-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64831?
ZIP code 64831 in Anderson, MO has a population of 5,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64831?
The median household income in ZIP 64831 is $63,254, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64831?
The median home value in ZIP 64831 is $166,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64831?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64831 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64831?
ZIP code 64831 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 952 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64831?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64831 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (15), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64831?
In ZIP code 64831, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 64831?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64831 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64831?
In ZIP code 64831, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64831?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64831 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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