ZIP Code 64501 -- Saint joseph, MO

Buchanan | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.1x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
10,689
Unknown
Median Income
$46,731
Home Value
$98,600
Median Rent
$912
Median Age
35.80
Diversity Index
56.60
High
Cost of Living
51.5
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.5%

About ZIP Code 64501

ZIP code 64501 in Saint Joseph, Missouri is a unknown area with a population of 10,689. The median household income is $46,731, which is This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $98,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.1x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 51.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 35.80 years. Approximately 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Buchanan, MO.

Population & Age

Total Population
10,689
Median Age
35.80
Male Population
5,685
53.2%
Female Population
5,004
46.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
56.60 High
White
69.7%
Black or African American
12.1%
Hispanic or Latino
10.0%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
11.1%
Other Race
5.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$46,731
Mean Household Income
$58,595
Per Capita Income
$24,600
Below Poverty Line
24.2%

This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$98,600
Median Rent
$912
Total Housing Units
5,576
Occupied Units
4,254
Vacant Units
1,322
23.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1941
Owner Occupied
49.2%
Renter Occupied
50.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.1x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 49.2% Renter 50.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 89.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
4,833
Employment Rate
95.6%
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
75.3%
Carpool
13.5%
Public Transit
0.9%
Work from Home
6.4%

Cost of Living Index

51.5
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 64501 is 48.5% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Saint Joseph

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
64506 21,461 $65,573 $240,300
64505 14,107 $73,298 $191,100
64507 13,991 $61,158 $140,300
64503 11,954 $53,039 $140,500
64504 10,068 $58,801 $127,100

Other ZIP Codes in Buchanan

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
64506 Saint joseph 21,461 $65,573
64505 Saint joseph 14,107 $73,298
64507 Saint joseph 13,991 $61,158
64503 Saint joseph 11,954 $53,039
64504 Saint joseph 10,068 $58,801
64401 Agency 1,757 $99,398

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 64501

ZIP code 64501 (Saint joseph, MO) has a total population of 10,689 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 35.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 64501 is $46,731 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 64501 is primarily located in Saint joseph, Missouri (MO). It falls within Buchanan County.

The median home value in ZIP code 64501 is $98,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $912.

The median age in ZIP code 64501 is 35.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 64501 has a cost of living index of 51.53 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 64501, 17.17% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.27% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 64501 is 4.45%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 6.35% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.