Neosho, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64850
Newton County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,063
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,469
- Median income Near-median income area
- $171,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Neosho pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64850 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 64850 (Neosho, MO) rose +11.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.3 in 2023 to 233.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 64850 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, with 24,063 residents across 530.0 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64850 reports a modest median household income of $63,469 (5% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,342. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $171,500 (10% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $774; 70.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newton County, so 64850 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 64850
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Neosho, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64850.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 64850, Neosho, 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
24,063
Population
530.0
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64850?
36.0
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
6.8%
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?
$63,469
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$28,342
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64850 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Neosho, 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)
$63,469 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
10,062housing units
10,062
Total Housing Units
9,084
Occupied Units
978
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,500
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$774
Median Rent
1980
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
+11.0%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64850 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 151 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 173 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 202 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 210 |
| 2024 | +11.0% | 233 |
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 579 business establishments in ZIP 64850, employing approximately 8,224 people with a combined annual payroll of $358,336,000.
579
Businesses
8,224
Employees
$358.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 103 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 48 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 47 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 2.8% |
| Information | 11 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 7 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
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 64850 vs 64858 →
ZIP 64850 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64850
Neosho (64850)
24,063 residents
- 64843 3,259
Goodman (64843)
3,259 residents
- 64858 166
Racine (64858)
166 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64850 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64850, 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 (24,063 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 64850 in?
ZIP code 64850 (Neosho) is located in Newton County, Missouri. Newton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newton-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64850?
ZIP code 64850 in Neosho, MO has a population of 24,063 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64850?
The median household income in ZIP 64850 is $63,469, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64850?
The median home value in ZIP 64850 is $171,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64850?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64850 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64850?
ZIP code 64850 has 579 business establishments employing approximately 8,224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64850?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64850 are: Retail trade (103), Other services (except public administration) (71), Health care and social assistance (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64850?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64850 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 64850?
In ZIP code 64850, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 64850?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64850 is 22.5 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 64850?
In ZIP code 64850, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64850?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64850 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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