| City: | East Lynne, Missouri |
| County: | Cass County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:28:02 AM |
| Population: | 301 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 816 / 975 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.6671, -94.2136 |
| Land Area: | 1.362 sq mi |
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East Lynne is a small rural community in Cass County, Missouri, about 40 miles south of Kansas City. With just 301 residents and 129 households spread across 1.4 square miles, it's classified as a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this territory.
The East Lynne post office maintains 144 PO Boxes for the community's 129 households. That's an adoption rate of 1.12x, meaning the post office serves slightly beyond just the immediate town. Rural carrier routes deliver to some street addresses (2 distinct rural routes handle 74 delivery points), but PO Box remains the primary method for most residents.
Street names tell the story of a classic small Missouri town. Presidential names dominate: Monroe Street, Washington Street, Jackson Street, and Jefferson Boulevard. Main Street and Holden Street anchor the town center, while State Route K connects to the wider region. The quirky Buttermilk Station Road adds local character.
Demographics show a working-class community with a median household income of $49,688 and median home values around $165,200. Most residents (71%) own their homes rather than rent. The median age is 32.1 years. Educational attainment is low, with only 9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The population is 90% White (271 of 301 residents).
East Lynne operates as a quiet rural service point. Six business establishments employ 25 people locally. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. About 35% work from home (2 of 57 workers in the ACS sample), while 83 workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, or utilities, suggesting ties to the Kansas City metro logistics economy.
Mail to East Lynne should use PO Box addresses:
PO Box [number]
East Lynne, MO 64743Some rural route addresses exist for street delivery, but PO Box is the standard for this community.
Street names reflect classic small-town Missouri character with presidential themes and a traditional town grid centered on Main Street.
ZIP Code 64743 has 301 residents and 129 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 32.1 years, younger than the state (39.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.8% male and 48.2% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.0%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 301Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 182Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 221.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $49,688Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 129Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $165,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.47Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 314 | 323 | 267 | 267 | 239 | 191 | 168 | 214 | 242 | 184 | 195 | 211 | 182 |
| Decennial Census | 292 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 301 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.1
Male Median Age: 33.8
Female Median Age: 29.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 24 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 21 | 38 | 26 | 10 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 38 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| White: | 271 | 96.44% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 2.49% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.36% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.36% |
| Total: | 281 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 156 | 51.83% | 33.8 years |
| Females: | 145 | 48.17% | 29.6 years |
| Total: | 301 | 100% | 32.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 182 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 182 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 182 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $49,688, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $8,438 (20.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,438. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $53,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,125). By gender, male median income is $57,188 and female is $42,500, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,688 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.7%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,250 | $46,667 | $51,250 | $28,750 | $30,625 | $36,000 | $0 | $39,375 | $41,250 | $37,292 | $46,667 | $50,313 | $49,688 |
| Median Family Income | $41,667 | $52,500 | $52,500 | $37,813 | $26,875 | $35,625 | $46,250 | $46,250 | $32,500 | $36,458 | $60,500 | $45,833 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,250 | $19,750 | $33,125 | $17,500 | $0 | $16,719 | $18,542 | $0 | $42,813 | $0 | $46,389 | $50,729 | $53,125 |
| Median Male Income | $33,333 | $28,750 | $29,205 | $32,500 | $0 | $32,083 | $41,875 | $43,750 | $41,389 | $45,625 | $48,500 | $49,583 | $57,188 |
| Median Female Income | $37,917 | $38,333 | $26,250 | $19,063 | $0 | $21,875 | $31,250 | $30,000 | $31,607 | $31,250 | $31,719 | $34,500 | $42,500 |
| Employed: | 95 | 61.69% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 59 | 38.31% |
| Total: | 154 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 43 | 45.26% |
| Service: | 2 | 2.11% |
| Sales and Office: | 5 | 5.26% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 37 | 38.95% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 8.42% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 95 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $165,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $75,200 (83.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62,100. The median gross rent is $900, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $154 (20.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $69. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.54% (81.97% with a mortgage, 18.03% free-and-clear) and renters 31.46% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.75%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $90,000 | $97,500 | $101,500 | $93,300 | $80,000 | $81,300 | $78,900 | $79,500 | $103,100 | $82,500 | $126,300 | $150,000 | $165,200 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 10.71% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 39.29% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 14 | 50.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $746 | $741 | $719 | $578 | $573 | $604 | $475 | $708 | $831 | $807 | $833 | $886 | $900 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 50 | 56.18% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 11 | 12.36% |
| Renter Occupied: | 28 | 31.46% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 89 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 89 | 87.25% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 13 | 12.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 89 | 87.25% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 9 | 8.82% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 3.92% |
| Total Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
In 2023, 9.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 20.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 12.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (70.00%). College enrollment is 6.67%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 2.46% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 72 | 59.02% |
| Some college, no degree: | 22 | 18.03% |
| Associate's degree: | 14 | 11.48% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 9.02% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 122 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 119 | 97.54% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11 | 9.02% |
| Private Insurance: | 123 | 58.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 51 | 24.17% |
| No Insurance: | 37 | 17.54% |
| Total: | 211 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 174 | 82.46% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 16.3% | 15.9% | 16.7% | 20.0% | 21.7% | 17.0% | 16.7% | 19.6% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 2 | 6.67% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 21 | 70.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 16.67% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 6.67% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 6.67% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 26 | 86.67% |
ZIP Code 64743 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 19 people with an annual payroll of $339,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 206Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $83,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $339,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 19Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 64743 is located in Cass County, Missouri, within the Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28140) and Missouri's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,202,006 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 64743. It covers 1.362 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.03 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Kansas City, MO-KSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 28140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,202,006Source: Census |
| MSA: | Kansas City, MO-KS MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.362 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.03 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14401.38 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2920980Source: Census |
| Place Name: | East Lynne city; MissouriSource: Census |
ZIP Code 64743 is in the East Lynne 40 School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.