ZIP Code 64801 in Joplin, MO

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Joplin, Missouri
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Belle Center, Central City, Duquesne, Grand Falls, Iron Gates, Lakeside, Prosperity, Redings Mill, Stones Corner
County:Jasper County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:22:52 AM
Population:35,234 [See All]
Area Code:417
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.1194, -94.4968
Land Area:57.521 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 64801 has 35,234 residents and 14,807 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 36.7 years, slightly younger than the state (39.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:35,234Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:36,398Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:35,682Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:612.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$51,360Source: Census ACS
Households:14,807Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$176,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.29Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.25Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--33,89434,45735,19136,22737,15236,91637,75136,27937,00137,36036,76037,02736,398
Decennial Census34,753------------------35,234------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 36.7

Male Median Age: 35.8

Female Median Age: 37.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9911,0141,0811,2381,6621,3431,1451,1259861,0791,0221,0591,126828688424294257
Female9549801,0081,3371,7501,2321,1111,0669301,0139741,1171,1871,019750554426464
Total1,9451,9942,0892,5753,4122,5752,2562,1911,9162,0921,9962,1762,3131,8471,438978720721
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:28,50383.59%
Black:1,0373.04%
Hispanic:*2,1226.22%
Asian:5201.53%
American Indian:7642.24%
Hawaiian:2160.63%
Other:9362.75%
Total:34,098100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:17,36249.28%35.8 years
Females:17,87250.72%37.7 years
Total:35,234100%36.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:34,32594.30%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4491.23%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7732.12%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:8514.46%
Total Population:36,398100%
Total Native Population:34,77495.54%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,6244.46%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $51,360, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $14,782 (40.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,979. Family households earn a median of $67,381 versus $33,668 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,713). By gender, male median income is $52,518 and female is $38,122, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,396 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.7%, which is a bit lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is above the state rate (4.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$36,578$36,762$37,262$37,702$37,838$38,592$40,866$42,004$43,381$44,357$46,238$51,503$51,360
Median Family Income$46,907$48,309$49,669$51,226$50,131$50,750$53,139$54,065$56,201$58,221$60,219$66,122$67,381
Median NonFamily Income$22,302$22,612$22,455$23,934$25,250$25,258$28,952$29,060$27,313$26,705$29,603$32,926$33,668
Median Male Income$36,010$38,525$39,004$40,475$40,352$41,177$41,381$42,267$43,747$44,374$46,878$51,597$52,518
Median Female Income$29,686$29,334$30,106$29,589$29,565$29,987$31,273$31,537$34,504$32,125$34,557$36,423$38,122
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:17,83458.60%
Unemployed:9573.14%
Not In Labor Force:11,64238.25%
Total:30,433100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,86932.91%
Service:3,10417.40%
Sales and Office:4,53525.43%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,0125.67%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,31418.58%
Total Civilian Employed Population:17,834100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $176,100, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $82,200 (87.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57,900. The median gross rent is $884, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $256 (40.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $109. Of occupied housing, owners make up 55.20% (54.11% with a mortgage, 45.89% free-and-clear) and renters 44.80% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.26%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$93,900$99,600$103,100$102,800$106,600$112,300$115,600$114,600$118,200$120,800$132,300$160,000$176,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:6299.06%
$500 to $999:3,72353.64%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,89927.36%
$1,500 to $1,999:3154.54%
$2,000 to $2,499:320.46%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:250.36%
No Rent:3184.58%
Total:6,941100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$628$637$667$693$719$730$750$780$775$761$802$873$884
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,62829.87%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,92525.33%
Renter Occupied:6,94144.80%
Total Occupied Housing Units:15,494100%

Occupied Housing Units:15,49488.74%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,96611.26%
Total Housing Units:17,460100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:11,99068.67%
Multi-Family Units:4,22724.21%
Other Units:1,2437.12%
Total Housing Units:17,460100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 25.70% 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 90.10%, which is on par with the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 11.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 3.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.97%). College enrollment is 35.13%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.50%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:6032.42%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,8667.49%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8,92635.83%
Some college, no degree:5,62122.56%
Associate's degree:1,4865.96%
Bachelor's degree:4,26017.10%
Graduate or professional degree:2,1508.63%
Total:24,912100%
High school or higher:22,44390.09%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,41025.73%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:20,80551.51%
Public Insurance:14,29335.39%
No Insurance:5,29313.10%
Total:40,391100%
Has Health Insurance:35,09886.90%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty14.4%16.5%13.6%13.1%13.8%14.0%14.6%16.4%15.2%13.9%13.3%11.4%11.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3754.58%
Kindergarten:2523.07%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,03036.97%
High school (grades 9-12):1,66020.25%
College or graduate school:2,87935.13%
Total:8,196100%
Early Childhood:6277.65%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,94260.30%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 64801 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,154 business establishments, employing about 19,509 people with an annual payroll of $841,521,000. USPS data shows 15,582 residential mailboxes and 1,637 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:15,582Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,637Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:17,038Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:12,589Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:852Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,154Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$211,630,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$841,521,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:19,509Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 64801 is located in Jasper County, Missouri, within the Joplin, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27900) and Missouri's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 202,258 people, about 17.42% of whom live in ZIP Code 64801. It covers 57.521 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.044 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Joplin, MO-KSSource: Census
CBSA Number:27900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:202,258Source: Census
MSA:Joplin, MO MSASource: Census
Land Area:57.521 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.044 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6272.84 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2937592Source: Census
Place Name:Joplin city; MissouriSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


64802 | | 64790

Schools in ZIP Code 64801


We could not locate which school district 64801 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

College View School 1101 N Goetz Blvd
Joplin, MO 64801
St Peters Middle School 931 Byers Ave
Joplin, MO 64801
District: Private School
Mcauley Catholic High School 930 S Pearl Ave
Joplin, MO 64801
District: Private School
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School 3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
District: Private School
College Heights Christian School 4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 64801


Ozark Christian College 1111 N Main St
Joplin, MO 64801
Type: Post Secondary
City Pointe Beauty Academy 501 South Madison Street
Webb City, MO 64870-2502
Type: Post Secondary
New Dimensions School Of Hair Design 621 Kentucky Ave.
Joplin, MO 64801-5017
Type: Post Secondary
Missouri Southern State University 3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801-1595
Type: Post Secondary
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education 810 S. Wall Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801
Type: Post Secondary
Kansas City University 2901 St. John's Boulevard
Joplin, MO 64804-1598
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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