Purcell, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64857
Jasper County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 424
- 272/sq mi High-density area
- $87,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Purcell pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 272
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64857 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 64857 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Purcell, Jasper County, Missouri, home to just 424 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 272 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 64857, but per-capita income is $21,095. The poverty rate is 35.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $87,600 (54% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $870; owner occupancy is 81.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jasper County, so 64857 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 →
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 64857, Purcell, 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
424
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
272
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64857?
50.4
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
5.3%
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?
$21,095
Per Capita Income
35.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
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
193housing units
193
Total Housing Units
160
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$87,600
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$870
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 64857 vs 64849 →
ZIP 64857 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64801
Joplin (64801)
34,753 residents
- 64870
Webb City (64870)
14,325 residents
- 64834 9,556
Carl Junction (64834)
9,556 residents
- 64855 2,795
Oronogo (64855)
2,795 residents
- 64755 2,596
Jasper (64755)
2,596 residents
- 64835 1,899
Carterville (64835)
1,899 residents
- 64832 731
Asbury (64832)
731 residents
- 64830 639
Alba (64830)
639 residents
- 64857 424
Purcell (64857)
424 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64857 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64849 | Neck City, MO | 186 | 0.7 mi |
| 64830 | Alba, MO | 639 | 1.8 mi |
| 64855 | Oronogo, MO | 2,795 | 4.3 mi |
| 64835 | Carterville, MO | 1,899 | 6.7 mi |
| 64870 | Webb City, MO | 14,325 | 4.8 mi |
| 64834 | Carl Junction, MO | 9,556 | 8.2 mi |
| 64801 | Joplin, MO | 34,753 | 9.9 mi |
| 64755 | Jasper, MO | 2,596 | 9.5 mi |
| 64832 | Asbury, MO | 731 | 9.8 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 64857 in?
ZIP code 64857 (Purcell) 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 64857?
ZIP code 64857 in Purcell, MO has a population of 424 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64857?
The median home value in ZIP 64857 is $87,600, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64857?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64857 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64857?
In ZIP code 64857, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64857?
In ZIP code 64857, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64857?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64857 is 35.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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