Zip code 64481: Ridgeway, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 64481
64481 is a rural zip code in Ridgeway, Missouri (Harrison County), covering 128 sq mi of land. About 1,154 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 43.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $55,341 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $120,200, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $521 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.8 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and education.
How 64481 compares
- Housing vacancy22.1%95thU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%228th of 966 in MO
- Poverty rate19.8%84thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%199th of 966 in MO
- Residents under 1825.9%81stU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%250th of 968 in MO
- Median age43.278thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39398th of 968 in MO
- 78thU.S. 10% · MO 9%368th of 967 in MO
- 75thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%419th of 968 in MO
- Homeownership rate76.8%71stU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%554th of 966 in MO
- Veterans6.3%57thU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%628th of 968 in MO
- Uninsured rate7.4%55thU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%600th of 968 in MO
- Government workers14.1%53rdU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%410th of 967 in MO
- Average commute25.8 min48thU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min475th of 934 in MO
- 34thU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%365th of 967 in MO
- Median household income$55,34114thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702625th of 934 in MO
- 13thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%555th of 965 in MO
- Per capita income$27,09312thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695723rd of 968 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$35,4309thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780759th of 960 in MO
- 8thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465694th of 964 in MO
- Broadband access81.5%6thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%676th of 966 in MO
- Median home value$120,2005thU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300704th of 917 in MO
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%691st of 908 in MO
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1800th of 968 in MO
- Population1,1541stU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814581st of 968 in MO
- Population density9/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi839th of 968 in MO
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033723rd of 783 in MO
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%852nd of 967 in MO
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%813th of 968 in MO
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%760th of 967 in MO
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%891st of 967 in MO
| Measure | 64481 | Harrison | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 22.1% | 20.3% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 228th of 966 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 19.8% | 19.6% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 199th of 966 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.9% | 24.3% | 22.3% | 22% | 250th of 968 | |
| Median age | 43.2 | 41.8 | 39 | 38.9 | 398th of 968 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.2% | 14.5% | 9% | 10% | 368th of 967 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.3% | 22.8% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 419th of 968 | |
| Homeownership rate | 76.8% | 71.4% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 554th of 966 | |
| Veterans | 6.3% | 5.4% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 628th of 968 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.4% | 13.6% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 600th of 968 | |
| Government workers | 14.1% | 18.4% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 410th of 967 | |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 22.9 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 475th of 934 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4% | 2.5% | 4% | 5.2% | 365th of 967 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $55,341 | $54,367 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 625th of 934 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 16.8% | 15.7% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 555th of 965 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,093 | $27,238 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 723rd of 968 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,430 | $36,500 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 759th of 960 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.375 | 0.406 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 694th of 964 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 81.5% | 83.4% | 89.3% | 91% | 676th of 966 | |
| Median home value | $120,200 | $109,500 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 704th of 917 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 23.7% | 46.5% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 691st of 908 | |
| Diversity index | 6.9 | 11.9 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 800th of 968 | |
| Population | 1,154 | 8,190 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 581st of 968 | |
| Population density | 9/sq mi | 11/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 839th of 968 | |
| Median gross rent | $521 | $703 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 723rd of 783 | |
| Work from home | 2% | 9.7% | 13% | 15.1% | 852nd of 967 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 2.1% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 813th of 968 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.5% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 760th of 967 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1.5% | 10.1% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 891st of 967 |
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
- White96%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0.2%
- Native American0.6%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 426
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 68.1%
- Married couples
- 54.2%
- Living alone
- 27.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.3%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 547
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Vacant
- 22.1%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 23.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 19.7%
- Home value to income
- 2.2× (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 | 64481 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $48,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,250 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $26,719 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,862 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $31,944 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.8%
- Households with broadband
- 81.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 61.3%
- No internet access
- 13.4%
- Without health insurance
- 7.4%
- Limited-English households
- 1.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Ridgeway
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Harrison County
- Center point
- 40.3539° N, 93.8877° W
- Land area
- 128 sq mi
- Water area
- 1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 64481
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64424 | Bethany, MO | 9.8 mi | $53,479 |
| 64632 | Cainsville, MO | 10 mi | $50,313 |
| 64426 | Blythedale, MO | 11 mi | $87,844 |
| 64442 | Eagleville, MO | 12 mi | $61,985 |
| 64642 | Gilman City, MO | 13 mi | $64,107 |
| 64467 | Martinsville, MO | 15 mi | — |
| 64673 | Princeton, MO | 16 mi | $61,364 |
| 64636 | Coffey, MO | 16 mi | $34,167 |
| 64471 | New Hampton, MO | 17 mi | $34,375 |
| 64458 | Hatfield, MO | 18 mi | — |
| 64679 | Spickard, MO | 18 mi | $53,611 |
| 50065 | Davis City, IA | 19 mi | $49,423 |
Zip codes like 64481 elsewhere
Questions about 64481
What city is zip code 64481?
64481 is assigned to Ridgeway, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 64481 in?
64481 is in Harrison County, Missouri.
What is the population of 64481?
About 1,154 people live in 64481, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 64481 in?
64481 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 64481?
The median household income in 64481 is $55,341.
What zip codes are near 64481?
The closest zip codes to 64481 are 64424, 64632, 64426, 64442, 64642.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 64481, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.