| City: | Alba, Missouri |
| County: | Jasper County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:33:02 AM |
| Population: | 618 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 417 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.2332, -94.4243 |
| Land Area: | 1.524 sq mi |
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Alba is a small community in Jasper County, Missouri, about 1.4 square miles in area with a population of 618. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory, so all residents rely on PO Box service at the Alba Post Office.
The post office maintains 304 PO Boxes for 243 households, an adoption rate of 1.25. That means it serves not just local residents but also people from surrounding areas who don't have their own carrier delivery. Two rural carrier routes cover the area, delivering to addresses along streets like S Iowa St (18 delivery points), N Main St, and CL 196.
At 34.4 years, the median age is younger than many rural Missouri communities. Most residents (75%) own their homes rather than rent. Median home values are $87,000, and median rent is $843. About one-third of workers (32.6%) work from home, which is notably high for a small town. A large share of the workforce is employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (219 workers), suggesting Alba's location along regional transportation corridors shapes the local economy.
Educational attainment is lower than state averages, with 14% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The community is 83% White, with 10% identifying as two or more races and 8% Hispanic. Nearly everyone (99.7%) was born in the United States. There are 5 business establishments employing 13 people locally.
To mail to Alba, use the recipient's PO Box number with Alba, MO 64830. Street addresses won't work because this is designated as a PO Box Only delivery zone.
Street names include traditional town streets (Main, Iowa) mixed with county roads (CL and CR designations) and nature-themed names (Orchard, Fox, Rose).
ZIP Code 64830 has 618 residents and 243 households (average 2.54 persons per household). The median age is 34.4 years, younger than the state (39.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.7%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 618Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 624Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 405.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,510Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 243Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $83,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.54Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.65Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 692 | 715 | 710 | 799 | 717 | 563 | 608 | 710 | 796 | 837 | 766 | 813 | 745 | 624 |
| Decennial Census | 639 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 618 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.4
Male Median Age: 33.4
Female Median Age: 36.5
| 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 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 25 | 26 | 23 | 15 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 51 | 48 | 44 | 36 | 40 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 33 | 40 | 47 | 32 | 36 | 22 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| White: | 511 | 88.87% |
| Black: | 8 | 1.39% |
| Hispanic:* | 21 | 3.65% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.17% |
| American Indian: | 18 | 3.13% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 16 | 2.78% |
| Total: | 575 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 299 | 48.38% | 33.4 years |
| Females: | 319 | 51.62% | 36.5 years |
| Total: | 618 | 100% | 34.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 624 | 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: | 624 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 624 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $51,510, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $18,593 (56.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,935. Family households earn a median of $54,205 versus $30,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,205). By gender, male median income is $52,250 and female is $40,469, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,781 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.4%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.8%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (49.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,917 | $39,844 | $50,357 | $51,375 | $55,833 | $41,538 | $43,179 | $52,708 | $55,445 | $47,000 | $49,479 | $57,500 | $55,125 | $51,510 |
| Median Family Income | $51,500 | $65,000 | $64,375 | $65,114 | $64,500 | $46,719 | $58,333 | $61,625 | $57,331 | $56,901 | $61,582 | $66,556 | $67,846 | $54,205 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,750 | $26,250 | $19,375 | $20,000 | $17,813 | $16,375 | $0 | $19,219 | $16,339 | $14,250 | $17,708 | $20,750 | $27,679 | $30,000 |
| Median Male Income | $47,969 | $48,750 | $51,250 | $47,143 | $0 | $46,563 | $42,188 | $58,125 | $53,036 | $51,250 | $49,792 | $60,781 | $51,250 | $52,250 |
| Median Female Income | $42,688 | $35,893 | $36,250 | $40,000 | $0 | $25,227 | $29,191 | $29,211 | $27,583 | $24,821 | $31,923 | $34,107 | $36,442 | $40,469 |
| Employed: | 253 | 65.89% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 0.52% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 129 | 33.59% |
| Total: | 384 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 29 | 11.46% |
| Service: | 31 | 12.25% |
| Sales and Office: | 45 | 17.79% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 24 | 9.49% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 124 | 49.01% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 253 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $83,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $5,000 (6.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,900. The median gross rent is $865, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $344 (66.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.66% (51.57% with a mortgage, 48.43% free-and-clear) and renters 32.34% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.55%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $78,200 | $77,800 | $75,900 | $77,400 | $80,600 | $68,600 | $64,800 | $75,400 | $75,300 | $72,900 | $75,300 | $88,300 | $87,000 | $83,200 |
| Less than $500: | 4 | 5.26% |
| $500 to $999: | 39 | 51.32% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 14 | 18.42% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 16 | 21.05% |
| $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: | 3 | 3.95% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $521 | $542 | $554 | $567 | $475 | $675 | $575 | $531 | $819 | $882 | $960 | $888 | $843 | $865 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 82 | 34.89% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 77 | 32.77% |
| Renter Occupied: | 76 | 32.34% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 235 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 235 | 85.45% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 40 | 14.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 275 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 206 | 74.91% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 18 | 6.55% |
| Other Units: | 51 | 18.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 275 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 78.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 18.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 2.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.30 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 (66.35%). College enrollment is 7.21%, 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: | 14 | 3.88% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 62 | 17.17% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 130 | 36.01% |
| Some college, no degree: | 88 | 24.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 19 | 5.26% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 47 | 13.02% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.28% |
| Total: | 361 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 285 | 78.95% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 48 | 13.30% |
| Private Insurance: | 474 | 58.88% |
| Public Insurance: | 290 | 36.02% |
| No Insurance: | 41 | 5.09% |
| Total: | 805 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 764 | 94.91% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.4% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 11.2% | 11.4% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 18.4% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 17 | 8.17% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 138 | 66.35% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 38 | 18.27% |
| College or graduate school: | 15 | 7.21% |
| Total: | 208 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 17 | 8.17% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 193 | 92.79% |
ZIP Code 64830 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 18 people with an annual payroll of $660,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,626Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $150,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $660,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 18Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 64830 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 175,518 people, about 0.35% of whom live in ZIP Code 64830. It covers 1.524 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Joplin, MO-KSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 27900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 175,518Source: Census |
| MSA: | Joplin, MO MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.524 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 2900496Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Alba city; MissouriSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 64830 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 March 1, 2026.