ZIP Code 64836
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Carthage · Jasper County · Missouri
- Population
- 23,940
- Median income
- $61,335
- Median home value
- $164,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.2%
- Land area
- 471.3 sq mi
51/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.8
Chicago
ZIP code 64836 in Carthage, Missouri has a population of 23,940. The median household income is $61,335, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $164,400, 41% below the US average. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 64836 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 471.3 square miles in Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri. The area is home to 23,940 residents, producing a population density of 51 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 64836 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64836 sits at $61,335 (8% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,705. The poverty rate stands at 19.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $164,400 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $968 per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64836 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jasper County, so you can benchmark 64836 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 64836
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64836.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
47 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 64836, Carthage, 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
23,940
Population
471.3
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64836?
35.8
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
8.2%
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?
$61,335
Median Household Income
-8% vs state
$30,705
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 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?
10,813
Total Housing Units
9,709
Occupied Units
1,104
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$968
Median Rent
1978
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
-2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64836 have decreased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 147 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 163 |
| 2022 | +18.2% | 192 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 218 |
| 2024 | -2.1% | 213 |
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 504 business establishments in ZIP 64836, employing approximately 10,147 people with a combined annual payroll of $568,690,000.
504
Businesses
10,147
Employees
$568.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 78 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 40 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.0% |
| Information | 7 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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