ZIP Code 64854

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Noel · McDonald County · Missouri

Population
4,170

24/sq mi

Median income
$44,490

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$132,800

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.8%

Median age 32.3

Land area
174.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 64854 in Noel, Missouri has a population of 4,170. The median household income is $44,490, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $132,800, 52% below the US average. 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64854 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 174.5 square miles in Noel, McDonald County, Missouri. The area is home to 4,170 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 64854 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64854 sits at $44,490 (33% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $21,847. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is $132,800 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $774 per month, and 45.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64854 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McDonald County, so you can benchmark 64854 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 64854

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64854.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64854, Noel, 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

4,170

Population

174.5

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64854?

32.3

Median Age

56.5%

Male

43.5%

Female

27.3%

Foreign-Born

White 39.9%
African American 8.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 12.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%

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?

$44,490

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$21,847

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.8 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,861

Total Housing Units

1,620

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.3%
Renter 54.7%

$132,800

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$774

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 64854, employing approximately 1,706 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,930,000.

46

Businesses

1,706

Employees

$58.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 11 23.9%
Retail trade 8 17.4%
Manufacturing 4 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.7%
Wholesale trade 3 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
64847 Lanagan, MO 437 3.5 mi
72768 Sulphur Springs, AR 1,306 5.4 mi
64831 Anderson, MO 5,879 7.8 mi
72736 Gravette, AR 6,208 9.1 mi
64863 South West City, MO 1,828 7.5 mi
72715 Bella Vista, AR 15,051 9.6 mi
72739 Hiwasse, AR 473 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64854 in?
ZIP code 64854 (Noel) is located in McDonald County, Missouri. McDonald County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcdonald-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64854?
ZIP code 64854 in Noel, MO has a population of 4,170 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64854?
The median household income in ZIP 64854 is $44,490, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64854?
The median home value in ZIP 64854 is $132,800, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64854?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64854 is White at 39.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64854?
ZIP code 64854 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 1,706 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64854?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64854 are: Accommodation and food services (11), Retail trade (8), Manufacturing (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64854?
In ZIP code 64854, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% 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 64854?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64854 is 19.8 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 64854?
In ZIP code 64854, approximately 45.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64854?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64854 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Noel, MO

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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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