Zip code 64072: Missouri City, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 64072
64072 is a small-town zip code in Missouri City, Missouri (Clay County), covering 1.1 sq mi of land. About 205 people live here, or 186 per square mile. The median resident is 55.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $37,917 a year, about 47% of the national median of $80,734. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $93,700, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,150 a month.
8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.8 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing.
How 64072 compares
Only about 205 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age55.998thU.S. 38.9 · MO 3983rd of 968 in MO
- 94thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%184th of 968 in MO
- Uninsured rate13.7%85thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%227th of 968 in MO
- Homeownership rate81.4%81stStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%400th of 966 in MO
- 75thU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%589th of 966 in MO
- 70thU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465195th of 964 in MO
- Average commute28.8 min67thU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min318th of 934 in MO
- 65thU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%200th of 967 in MO
- Per capita income$39,60348thU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695200th of 968 in MO
- 47thU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%233rd of 908 in MO
- Government workers12.4%39thU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%507th of 967 in MO
- Tech workers2.1%35thU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%295th of 967 in MO
- Poverty rate8.3%34thU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%673rd of 966 in MO
- Median gross rent$1,15032ndU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033123rd of 783 in MO
- Veterans4.5%32ndU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%804th of 968 in MO
- Work from home9.3%30thU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%442nd of 967 in MO
- Population density186/sq mi20thU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi222nd of 968 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$37,91716thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780632nd of 960 in MO
- Diversity index16.59thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1496th of 968 in MO
- Median household income$37,9172ndWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702887th of 934 in MO
- Median home value$93,7002ndU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300824th of 917 in MO
- 2ndU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%815th of 967 in MO
- 2ndU.S. 10% · MO 9%880th of 967 in MO
- Population2051stU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814905th of 968 in MO
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%881st of 965 in MO
- Broadband access69.9%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%897th of 966 in MO
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%772nd of 968 in MO
- 1stU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%941st of 968 in MO
| Measure | 64072 | Clay | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.9 | 37.9 | 39 | 38.9 | 83rd of 968 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 26.3% | 15.3% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 184th of 968 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 13.7% | 7.6% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 227th of 968 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 81.4% | 69.5% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 400th of 966 | |
| Housing vacancy | 11% | 5.2% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 589th of 966 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.461 | 0.418 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 195th of 964 | |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 22.8 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 318th of 934 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 3.8% | 4% | 5.2% | 200th of 967 | |
| Per capita income | $39,603 | $43,986 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 200th of 968 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 50% | 45.2% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 233rd of 908 | |
| Government workers | 12.4% | 13.6% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 507th of 967 | |
| Tech workers | 2.1% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 295th of 967 | |
| Poverty rate | 8.3% | 8.5% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 673rd of 966 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,150 | $1,243 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 123rd of 783 | |
| Veterans | 4.5% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 804th of 968 | |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 15.9% | 13% | 15.1% | 442nd of 967 | |
| Population density | 186/sq mi | 649/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 222nd of 968 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,917 | $52,850 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 632nd of 960 | |
| Diversity index | 16.5 | 39.3 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 496th of 968 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $37,917 | $88,468 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 887th of 934 | |
| Median home value | $93,700 | $275,600 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 824th of 917 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.1% | 8.8% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 815th of 967 | |
| Self-employed workers | 4.1% | 7% | 9% | 10% | 880th of 967 | |
| Population | 205 | 258,122 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 905th of 968 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 7.5% | 36.5% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 881st of 965 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 69.9% | 91.2% | 89.3% | 91% | 897th of 966 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 772nd of 968 | |
| Residents under 18 | 3.4% | 23.5% | 22.3% | 22% | 941st of 968 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White91%
- Black0%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian0.5%
- Native American0.5%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 113
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Family households
- 48.7%
- Married couples
- 45.1%
- Living alone
- 45.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.5%
- Male / female
- 61% / 39%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 127
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Vacant
- 11%
- Median year built
- 1959
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 50%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22.2%
- Home value to income
- 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 64072 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $51,250 | $74,888 |
| Service | $49,375 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,000 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $24,333 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $37,188 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.2%
- Households with broadband
- 69.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 36.3%
- No internet access
- 23.9%
- Without health insurance
- 13.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Missouri City
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Clay County
- Center point
- 39.2405° N, 94.2996° W
- Land area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Missouri City74% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 64072
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64058 | Independence, MO | 4.7 mi | $82,192 |
| 64068 | Liberty, MO | 5 mi | $92,297 |
| 64073 | Mosby, MO · PO box | 5.1 mi | — |
| 64069 | Liberty, MO · PO box | 6.4 mi | — |
| 64144 | Kansas City, MO · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 64024 | Excelsior Springs, MO | 7.1 mi | $77,895 |
| 64088 | Sibley, MO | 8 mi | $101,645 |
| 64077 | Orrick, MO | 8.7 mi | $75,956 |
| 64056 | Independence, MO | 8.8 mi | $67,685 |
| 64157 | Kansas City, MO | 9.5 mi | $149,526 |
| 64060 | Kearney, MO | 9.7 mi | $112,683 |
| 64158 | Kansas City, MO | 9.8 mi | $105,043 |
Questions about 64072
What city is zip code 64072?
64072 is assigned to Missouri City, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 64072 in?
64072 is in Clay County, Missouri.
What is the population of 64072?
About 205 people live in 64072, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 64072 in?
64072 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 64072?
The median household income in 64072 is $37,917.
What zip codes are near 64072?
The closest zip codes to 64072 are 64058, 64068, 64073, 64069, 64144.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 64072, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.