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Carl Junction, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64834

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

9,556
117/sq mi
$85,205
Median income
$208,700
Median home value
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carl Junction pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
117
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64834 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64834 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carl Junction, Jasper County, Missouri, home to 9,556 residents across 82.0 square miles, a density of 117 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64834 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $208,700 (9% above the state average), median rent at $1,297 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jasper County, letting you compare 64834 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 64834

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carl Junction, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64834.

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 64834, Carl Junction, 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

9,556

Population

82.0

Area (sq mi)

117

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64834?

36.6

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

How ZIP 64834 ranks nationally

Carl Junction, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,205 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.1%

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

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$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 64834 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 64834 ranks #3 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 64834 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 64834 ranks #3 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 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

More ZIP Codes in Jasper County

64804 standard
Joplin, MO
Pop: 37,521
64801 standard
Joplin, MO
Pop: 34,753
64836 standard
Carthage, MO
Pop: 23,940
64870 standard
Webb City, MO
Pop: 14,325
64862 standard
Sarcoxie, MO
Pop: 3,337
64855 standard
Oronogo, MO
Pop: 2,795

Related Areas

Jasper County Carl Junction, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64834 in? ▼
ZIP code 64834 (Carl Junction) 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 64834? ▼
ZIP code 64834 in Carl Junction, MO has a population of 9,556 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64834? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64834 is $85,205, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64834? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64834 is $208,700, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64834? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64834 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64834? ▼
ZIP code 64834 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 533 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64834? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64834 are: Health care and social assistance (14), Other services (except public administration) (14), Construction (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64834? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64834 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 64834? ▼
In ZIP code 64834, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.1% 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 64834? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64834 is 23.6 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 64834? ▼
In ZIP code 64834, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64834? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64834 is 8.4% 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.