Noel, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64854
McDonald County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,170
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,490
- Median income Below-median income area
- $132,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Noel pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64854 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 64854 covers 174.5 square miles in Noel, McDonald County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,170 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64854 reports a modest median household income of $44,490 (33% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,847. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,800 (31% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $774; owner occupancy is 45.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McDonald County, so 64854 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 64854
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Noel, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64854.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 64854, Noel, 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
4,170
Population
174.5
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64854?
32.3
Median Age
56.5%
Male
43.5%
Female
27.3%
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?
$44,490
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$21,847
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64854 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Noel, 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)
$44,490 13th percentile higher than 13% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,861housing units
1,861
Total Housing Units
1,620
Occupied Units
241
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,800
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 64854 vs 64847 →
ZIP 64854 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72715
Bella Vista (72715)
15,051 residents
- 72736
Gravette (72736)
6,208 residents
- 64831 5,879
Anderson (64831)
5,879 residents
- 64854 4,170
Noel (64854)
4,170 residents
- 64863 1,828
South West City (64863)
1,828 residents
- 72768 1,306
Sulphur Springs (72768)
1,306 residents
- 72739 473
Hiwasse (72739)
473 residents
- 64847 437
Lanagan (64847)
437 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64854 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64854 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72715
Bella Vista (72715)
$82,447 median income
- 72736
Gravette (72736)
$79,209 median income
- 64831
Anderson (64831)
$63,254 median income
- 72768
Sulphur Springs (72768)
$60,096 median income
- 64863
South West City (64863)
$58,906 median income
- 64854
Noel (64854)
$44,490 median income
- 64847
Lanagan (64847)
$37,273 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64854 ranks #6 of 7 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 64854, 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 (4,170 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 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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