Sarcoxie, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64862
Jasper County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,337
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,489
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sarcoxie pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64862 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 64862 covers 216.7 square miles in Sarcoxie, Jasper County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,337 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64862 reports a modest median household income of $59,489 (11% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,936. The poverty rate is 23.4%, 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 $125,900 (34% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $875; owner occupancy is 76.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jasper County, so 64862 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 64862
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sarcoxie, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64862.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 64862, Sarcoxie, 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
3,337
Population
216.7
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64862?
41.2
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
0.3%
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?
$59,489
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$24,936
Per Capita Income
23.4%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64862 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Sarcoxie, 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)
$59,489 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
1,341housing units
1,341
Total Housing Units
1,137
Occupied Units
204
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,900
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$875
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 64862, employing approximately 430 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,276,000.
47
Businesses
430
Employees
$21.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 19.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.4% |
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 64862 vs 64859 →
ZIP 64862 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65723
Pierce City (65723)
3,606 residents
- 64862
Sarcoxie (64862)
3,337 residents
- 64859 1,358
Reeds (64859)
1,358 residents
- 64873 1,072
Wentworth (64873)
1,072 residents
- 65756 748
Stotts City (65756)
748 residents
- 64848 744
La Russell (64848)
744 residents
- 64833 125
Avilla (64833)
125 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64862 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64862 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65756
Stotts City (65756)
$113,795 median income
- 64848
La Russell (64848)
$97,796 median income
- 64873
Wentworth (64873)
$74,360 median income
- 64859
Reeds (64859)
$61,429 median income
- 64862
Sarcoxie (64862)
$59,489 median income
- 65723
Pierce City (65723)
$49,695 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64862 ranks #5 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 64862, 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 (3,337 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 64862 in?
ZIP code 64862 (Sarcoxie) 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 64862?
ZIP code 64862 in Sarcoxie, MO has a population of 3,337 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64862?
The median household income in ZIP 64862 is $59,489, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64862?
The median home value in ZIP 64862 is $125,900, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64862?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64862 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64862?
ZIP code 64862 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 430 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64862?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64862 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64862?
In ZIP code 64862, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 64862?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64862 is 24.4 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 64862?
In ZIP code 64862, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64862?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64862 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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