64836 ZIP Code
Carthage, Missouri
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 64836 |
| City/Town: | Carthage |
| County: | Jasper |
| State: | Missouri |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,464 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,116 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,842 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,373 |
| Median Home Value: | $150,600 |
| Land Area: | 184.1 sq miles
476.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.1893, -94.2793 |
Population Information (64836 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,464 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,377 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,087 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,713 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,531 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,219 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,029 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,774 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,913 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,449 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,283 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,536 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,293 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,123 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,066 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 535 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (64836 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $150,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $843 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,373 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,364 | 90.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,009 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,768 | 61.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,596 | 38.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (64836 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,198 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,448 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,747 | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,524 | 34.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,869 | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 768 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,631 | 16.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,211 | 7.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (64836 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,116 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,714 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,301 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,842 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (64836 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,973 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,533 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 440 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,440 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,178 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,404 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 934 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (64836 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,820 | 81.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 421 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 272 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 108 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 58 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,456 | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,329 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,732 | 10.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,784 | 22.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,638 | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 248 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,898 | 15.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (64836 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 563 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 654 | 7.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 889 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,003 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,477 | 15.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,598 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,232 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,237 | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 375 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 336 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (64836 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,746 | 75.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,288 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 206 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 143 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 914 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (64836 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 260 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 943 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,926 | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 554 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,142 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 715 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 93 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 348 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,105 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,657 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 813 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 707 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 270 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (64836 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (64836 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,103 | 82.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,811 | 54.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,522 | 37.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,996 | 15.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (64836 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,400 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,803 | 29.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,743 | 18.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 412 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 145 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,488 | 15.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (64836 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,778 | 75.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 193 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 387 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 398 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 586 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 225 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 60 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 668 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 78 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (64836 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 202 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 684 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,258 | 12.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,581 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 975 | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,384 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,108 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,180 | 11.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 583 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,418 | 13.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (64836 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 259 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 746 | 7.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,213 | 31.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,202 | 40.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,421 | 13.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 532 | 5.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (64836 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,536 | 37.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,130 | 12.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,340 | 46.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 317 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (64836 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 678 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,259 | 34.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,326 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,101 | 22.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (64836 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 195 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,139 | 19.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,538 | 26.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 965 | 16.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,025 | 17.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 639 | 11.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 267 | 4.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (64836 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,165 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $470 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $843 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.38 |
Households (64836 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,364 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,234 | 45.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,702 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,473 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,854 | 30.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,318 | 35.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,450 | 26.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (64836 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,590 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,104 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,880 | 50.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 274 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,075 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,806 | 29.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (64836 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,707 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 430 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 516 | 7.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,037 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,709 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,015 | 15.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (64836 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,636 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,426 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,099 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,245 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 247 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,772 | 54.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,226 | 37.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (64836 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,203 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,031 | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,648 | 54.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,284 | 42.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 896 | 29.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 99 | 3.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (64836 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,958 | 90.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 175 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,506 | 1432.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,506 | 1432.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,506 | 1432.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 117 | 66.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 53 | 30.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,252 | 1286.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (64836 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,751 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,269 | 81.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,482 | 18.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,301 | 18.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 158 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (64836 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,364 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,738 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
Carthage, MO64836