Joplin, MO — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 64801 serves a portion of Joplin, Missouri, within Jasper County. This community is home to approximately 23,531 residents, with a median age of 42.0 years. The median household income of $59,249 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $420,667 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 25% owner-occupied and 75% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Joplin is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 107 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 30% and an unemployment rate of 7.0%, 64801 reflects the economic character of Jasper County in Missouri.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 23,531 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,419 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $59,249 | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $420,667 | ↑ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 107 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | ↑ 79% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 26.3% | ↑ 131% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 30% | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.0 yrs | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 25% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 75% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 10,353 | — |