Carthage, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64836
Jasper County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,940
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,335
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carthage pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64836 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 64836 (Carthage, MO) fell -2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.1 in 2023 to 213.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 64836 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri, with 23,940 residents across 471.3 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64836 reports a modest median household income of $61,335 (8% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,705. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $164,400 (14% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $968; 66.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jasper County, so 64836 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 64836
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carthage, MO
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$30,705
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64836 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Carthage, 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)
$61,335 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
10,813housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 64836 vs 64830 →
ZIP 64836 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64836
Carthage (64836)
23,940 residents
- 64755 2,596
Jasper (64755)
2,596 residents
- 64835 1,899
Carterville (64835)
1,899 residents
- 64859 1,358
Reeds (64859)
1,358 residents
- 64830 639
Alba (64830)
639 residents
- 64841 384
Duenweg (64841)
384 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64836 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64836 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64755
Jasper (64755)
$77,643 median income
- 64859
Reeds (64859)
$61,429 median income
- 64836
Carthage (64836)
$61,335 median income
- 64841
Duenweg (64841)
$59,167 median income
- 64835
Carterville (64835)
$58,849 median income
- 64830
Alba (64830)
$51,510 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64836 ranks #3 of 6 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 64836, 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 (23,940 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 64836 in?
ZIP code 64836 (Carthage) 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 64836?
ZIP code 64836 in Carthage, MO has a population of 23,940 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64836?
The median household income in ZIP 64836 is $61,335, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64836?
The median home value in ZIP 64836 is $164,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64836?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64836 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64836?
ZIP code 64836 has 504 business establishments employing approximately 10,147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64836?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64836 are: Retail trade (78), Other services (except public administration) (68), Accommodation and food services (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64836?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64836 decreased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 64836?
In ZIP code 64836, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 64836?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64836 is 19.0 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 64836?
In ZIP code 64836, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64836?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64836 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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