ZIP Code 64834
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Carl Junction · Jasper County · Missouri
- Population
- 9,556
- Median income
- $85,205
- Median home value
- $208,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.1%
- Land area
- 82.0 sq mi
117/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
Chicago
ZIP code 64834 in Carl Junction, Missouri has a population of 9,556. The median household income is $85,205, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $208,700, 25% below the US average. 39.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 64834 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.0 square miles in Carl Junction, Jasper County, Missouri. The area is home to 9,556 residents, producing a population density of 117 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 64834 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64834 sits at $85,205 (27% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $42,022. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.4%. On housing, the median home value is $208,700 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,297 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64834 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jasper County, so you can benchmark 64834 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 64834
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64834.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 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 64834, Carl Junction, 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
9,556
Population
82.0
Area (sq mi)
117
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64834?
36.6
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
1.5%
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?
$85,205
Median Household Income
+27% vs state
$42,022
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 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?
4,092
Total Housing Units
3,829
Occupied Units
263
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,700
Median Home Value
+9% vs state
$1,297
Median Rent
1997
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64834 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 154 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 171 |
| 2022 | +20.1% | 205 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 215 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 229 |
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 99 business establishments in ZIP 64834, employing approximately 533 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,403,000.
99
Businesses
533
Employees
$21.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 12 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 10.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.0% |
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 64834 vs 64870 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64870 | Webb City, MO | 14,325 | 4.8 mi |
| 64801 | Joplin, MO | 34,753 | 6.7 mi |
| 66728 | Crestline, KS | 91 | 7.5 mi |
| 66739 | Galena, KS | 5,453 | 7.1 mi |
| 64835 | Carterville, MO | 1,899 | 7.7 mi |
| 64857 | Purcell, MO | 424 | 8.2 mi |
| 64849 | Neck City, MO | 186 | 8.2 mi |
| 64855 | Oronogo, MO | 2,795 | 8.8 mi |
| 66770 | Riverton, KS | 1,158 | 11.0 mi |
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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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