| City: | Purcell, Missouri |
| County: | Jasper County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:30:30 AM |
| Population: | 371 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 417 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.2477, -94.4310 |
| Land Area: | 0.599 sq mi |
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Purcell is a small rural community in Jasper County, Missouri, with 371 residents living across just 0.4 square miles. Despite its compact size, this is designated as a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the community's territory. The post office maintains 170 PO Boxes for 149 occupied homes, giving an adoption rate of 1.14. That means the Purcell post office serves not just local residents but also people from surrounding areas.
The town has both urban and rural mail infrastructure. Street delivery uses mostly rural routes (75 ZIP+4 records on one rural route) with minimal city carrier presence (just one city route record). Streets follow a numbered grid pattern typical of established Missouri towns: Main Street, numbered streets (2nd through 6th), and traditional names like Oak, Maple, and Vine. Three streets show apartment units (Legacy Lane, King Lane, and Cluster Street), indicating some multi-family housing in this otherwise single-family community.
Purcell's demographics lean working-class. Median household income sits at $48,125, with a median home value of $82,100. The population is 88% White, with a median age of 37.7 years. There's a notable trend toward remote work: 35% of workers work from home, well above typical rural averages. The workforce concentrates in transportation and warehousing (115 workers) and public administration (44 workers). About 82% of households own rather than rent their homes.
Mail to Purcell should be addressed using PO Box format:
PO Box [Box Number]
Purcell, MO 64857Street names follow a classic small-town Missouri pattern with numbered streets (2nd through 6th) and traditional names like Oak, Maple, and Vine.
ZIP Code 64857 has 371 residents and 149 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 37.7 years, slightly younger than the state (39.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.5% male and 44.5% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.6%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 371Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 372Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 619.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $48,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 149Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $82,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.49Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 374 | 439 | 493 | 443 | 387 | 399 | 401 | 440 | 419 | 400 | 451 | 424 | 372 |
| Decennial Census | 424 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 371 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.7
Male Median Age: 34
Female Median Age: 43.9
| 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 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| Female | 5 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 20 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 12 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 15 | 32 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| White: | 325 | 90.28% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.83% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 3.33% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 1.67% |
| Hawaiian: | 5 | 1.39% |
| Other: | 9 | 2.50% |
| Total: | 360 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 206 | 55.53% | 34.0 years |
| Females: | 165 | 44.47% | 43.9 years |
| Total: | 371 | 100% | 37.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 351 | 94.35% |
| 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: | 21 | 5.65% |
| Total Population: | 372 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 351 | 94.35% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 21 | 5.65% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $48,125, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $1,339 (2.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,104. Family households earn a median of $62,969 versus $20,804 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,165). By gender, male median income is $39,615 and female is $46,875, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,260 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.9%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is notably higher than the state rate (4.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,786 | $44,688 | $48,125 | $44,375 | $41,591 | $45,000 | $50,208 | $50,000 | $53,229 | $52,727 | $47,500 | $38,125 | $48,125 |
| Median Family Income | $45,893 | $43,854 | $47,083 | $48,250 | $45,625 | $50,536 | $53,750 | $54,583 | $58,750 | $67,614 | $55,625 | $58,438 | $62,969 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,417 | $28,750 | $28,750 | $32,188 | $0 | $40,500 | $40,536 | $43,500 | $48,000 | $0 | $19,833 | $18,571 | $20,804 |
| Median Male Income | $37,083 | $38,750 | $42,188 | $41,111 | $41,250 | $42,813 | $42,125 | $43,214 | $42,750 | $40,536 | $36,250 | $40,417 | $39,615 |
| Median Female Income | $29,545 | $29,479 | $29,375 | $27,885 | $25,000 | $26,250 | $28,750 | $30,625 | $32,500 | $33,333 | $38,333 | $40,625 | $46,875 |
| Employed: | 166 | 55.89% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 3.03% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 122 | 41.08% |
| Total: | 297 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 68 | 40.96% |
| Service: | 15 | 9.04% |
| Sales and Office: | 33 | 19.88% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1 | 0.60% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 49 | 29.52% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 166 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $82,100, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $34,600 (72.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,400. The median gross rent is $938, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $125 (15.38%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $244. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.31% (44.26% with a mortgage, 55.74% free-and-clear) and renters 14.69% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.86%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $47,500 | $71,000 | $69,200 | $73,300 | $85,000 | $92,100 | $78,800 | $79,500 | $75,700 | $77,000 | $68,900 | $77,500 | $82,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 57.14% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 33.33% |
| $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 | 9.52% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $813 | $850 | $846 | $886 | $858 | $860 | $856 | $840 | $694 | $808 | $805 | $920 | $938 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 54 | 37.76% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 68 | 47.55% |
| Renter Occupied: | 21 | 14.69% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 143 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 143 | 78.14% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 40 | 21.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 183 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 171 | 93.44% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1 | 0.55% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 6.01% |
| Total Housing Units: | 183 | 100% |
In 2023, 17.30% 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 90.40%, which is on par with the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 15.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 18.40%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 2.60 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 (63.41%). College enrollment is 1.22%, 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: | 4 | 1.54% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 21 | 8.08% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 92 | 35.38% |
| Some college, no degree: | 87 | 33.46% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 4.23% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10 | 3.85% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 35 | 13.46% |
| Total: | 260 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 235 | 90.38% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 45 | 17.31% |
| Private Insurance: | 209 | 51.23% |
| Public Insurance: | 143 | 35.05% |
| No Insurance: | 56 | 13.73% |
| Total: | 408 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 352 | 86.27% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 21.0% | 18.9% | 17.4% | 14.1% | 13.1% | 13.6% | 11.8% | 14.3% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 15.2% | 20.0% | 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: | 5 | 6.10% |
| Kindergarten: | 10 | 12.20% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 52 | 63.41% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 17.07% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 1.22% |
| Total: | 82 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 15 | 18.29% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 76 | 92.68% |
ZIP Code 64857 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: | 218Source: 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 64857 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 0.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 64857. It covers 0.599 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: | 202,258Source: Census |
| MSA: | Joplin, MO MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.599 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: | 2960140Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Purcell city; MissouriSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 64857 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 January 1, 2026.