What to know about ZIP 64802
ZIP code 64802 covers ZIP 64802 with a population of about 3,789.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the JOPLIN - PITTSBURG media market.
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ZIP Code 64802 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,789
Density
N/A
Median income
$41,146
-45% vs US avg
Home value
$97,000
-72% vs US avg
Median rent
$579
-50% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 64802
Income and economy in ZIP 64802
Median household income in ZIP 64802 is about $41,146 — about 45% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 26.1%; unemployment rate near 6.2%; 17.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retail trade; about 5.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.8 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 64802
Median home value is about $97,000 — about 72% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $579 (about 50% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 35.7% (about 29.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 64802, a household would need roughly $27,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $623. That sits below the local median household income ($41,146), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.