| City: | Neck City, Missouri |
| County: | Jasper County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:33:13 AM |
| Population: | 219 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 417 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.2562, -94.4437 |
| Land Area: | 0.347 sq mi |
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Neck City is a tiny Missouri community in Jasper County, home to 219 residents across just 0.16 square miles. The town sits in the greater Joplin metro area, surrounded by subdivisions like Cardinal Hills and Sunnybrook Estates. Despite its small footprint, Neck City maintains both PO Box service and limited street delivery.
The post office operates 45 PO Boxes for the community's 72 households. That's a 62.5% adoption rate, meaning most residents use either PO Boxes or the single rural route for mail delivery. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery does exist here, with one city carrier route and one rural route serving addresses along streets like N Saint Louis, N Grand, and W 4th Street. The numbered grid pattern (2nd Street, 4th Street) shows this was once a more formally planned settlement.
Neck City's economy is heavily concentrated in transportation and warehousing. Of the town's workers, 80% are employed in this sector. That's an extraordinary concentration, likely tied to the region's position along major freight corridors near Joplin. Median household income is $68,750, well above Missouri's rural average for such a small community.
The housing stock tells a story of long settlement. Of the 74 total housing units, 79 were built before 1939 (this appears to be a data anomaly, but indicates nearly all homes are pre-war vintage). Mobile homes account for 32 units, or 43% of the housing stock. The median home value is $93,800. With 63 owner-occupied homes and just 9 rentals, this is primarily a homeownership community. The median age is 33.5 years, younger than typical rural Missouri towns.
Neck City's population is 92.7% white (203 of 219 residents), with 24 Hispanic or Latino residents (11%). Only 10.1% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, reflecting its working-class character. The town has no business establishments recorded in Census data, no government buildings, and minimal commercial infrastructure. It functions as a residential pocket within the Joplin area's sprawling development.
Mail to Neck City can be addressed to either a PO Box or street address:
Street names follow a traditional numbered grid pattern with directional prefixes (N/S/E/W), indicating formal town planning typical of early 20th century Missouri settlements.
ZIP Code 64849 has 219 residents and 72 households (average 3.04 persons per household). The median age is 33.5 years, younger than the state (39.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (92.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 219Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 187Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 631.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $71,875Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 72Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $97,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.04Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.73Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 172 | 206 | 218 | 223 | 139 | 154 | 157 | 174 | 161 | 199 | 166 | 196 | 228 | 187 |
| Decennial Census | 186 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 219 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.5
Male Median Age: 29.7
Female Median Age: 39.8
| 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 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 8 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 18 | 13 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| White: | 203 | 96.21% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.95% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.95% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.42% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.47% |
| Total: | 211 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 110 | 50.23% | 29.7 years |
| Females: | 109 | 49.77% | 39.8 years |
| Total: | 219 | 100% | 33.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 175 | 93.58% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 1.60% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 9 | 4.81% |
| Total Population: | 187 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 178 | 95.19% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 4.81% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $71,875, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $45,625 (173.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,208. Family households earn a median of $85,000 versus $34,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $50,625). By gender, male median income is $71,250 and female is $33,750, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $37,500 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (48.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,250 | $47,813 | $59,375 | $65,000 | $50,938 | $59,688 | $67,750 | $61,964 | $56,667 | $73,542 | $61,750 | $53,750 | $68,750 | $71,875 |
| Median Family Income | $72,500 | $69,583 | $74,583 | $77,578 | $65,625 | $68,125 | $68,750 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $74,792 | $78,214 | $66,563 | $81,250 | $85,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,375 | $14,231 | $14,000 | $13,958 | $13,958 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,500 | $33,500 | $35,313 | $38,438 | $40,833 | $34,375 |
| Median Male Income | $16,382 | $17,500 | $18,036 | $17,266 | $0 | $51,875 | $51,111 | $53,077 | $53,056 | $55,938 | $53,750 | $59,063 | $57,917 | $71,250 |
| Median Female Income | $29,205 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $31,339 | $0 | $33,214 | $33,958 | $35,313 | $35,000 | $34,250 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $33,750 |
| Employed: | 80 | 53.33% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 2.67% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 66 | 44.00% |
| Total: | 150 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 23 | 28.75% |
| Service: | 5 | 6.25% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 13.75% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 2.50% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 39 | 48.75% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 80 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $97,100, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $26,000 (36.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.37% (62.69% with a mortgage, 37.31% free-and-clear) and renters 5.63% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $71,100 | $73,200 | $74,500 | $77,300 | $88,900 | $94,200 | $88,300 | $85,500 | $82,100 | $82,300 | $83,100 | $90,600 | $93,800 | $97,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 50.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 2 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $650 | $833 | $836 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 42 | 59.15% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 25 | 35.21% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 5.63% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 71 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 71 | 94.67% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 5.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 75 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 51 | 68.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 24 | 32.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 75 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.00% 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 93.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 15.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 3.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 1.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.80 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (61.76%). College enrollment is 2.94%, 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: | 1 | 0.70% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 6.34% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 103 | 72.54% |
| Some college, no degree: | 15 | 10.56% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 2.82% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 5.63% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.41% |
| Total: | 142 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 132 | 92.96% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10 | 7.04% |
| Private Insurance: | 103 | 46.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 91 | 40.99% |
| No Insurance: | 28 | 12.61% |
| Total: | 222 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 194 | 87.39% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.9% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 12.0% | 11.1% | 14.3% | 16.4% | 7.2% | 3.3% |
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: | 5 | 14.71% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 21 | 61.76% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 7 | 20.59% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 2.94% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 14.71% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 33 | 97.06% |
ZIP Code 64849 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 44Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 64849 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 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 64849. It covers 0.347 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: | 0.347 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: | 2951356Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Neck City city; MissouriSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 64849 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.