What to know about ZIP 64502
ZIP code 64502 covers ZIP 64502 with a population of about 1,703.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.5 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the ST. JOSEPH media market.
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ZIP Code 64502 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
1,703
Density
N/A
Median income
$32,926
-56% vs US avg
Home value
$86,700
-75% vs US avg
Median rent
$564
-52% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 64502
Income and economy in ZIP 64502
Median household income in ZIP 64502 is about $32,926 — about 56% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 32.2%; unemployment rate near 1.9%; 12.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 21.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Finance and insurance; about 1.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 64502
Median home value is about $86,700 — about 75% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $564 (about 52% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 27.3% (about 38.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 64502, a household would need roughly $24,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $557. That sits below the local median household income ($32,926), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.