Buchanan County, MO ZIP Codes
Missouri (MO) · 13 ZIP codes · 6 cities
13
ZIP codes
83,853
population (2021)
-6.0%
pop change since 2010
29021
FIPS code
Buchanan County ZIP code map
About Buchanan County
Buchanan County is located in Missouri and contains 13 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 83,853 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6% from 89,201 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Buchanan County is 29021.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 83,853 |
| 2010 population | 89,201 |
| Change | -6.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| FIPS code | 29021 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Buchanan County
ZIP codes for Buchanan County, MO (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64401 | Agency | Buchanan | View map |
| 64440 | De Kalb | Buchanan | View map |
| 64443 | Easton | Buchanan | View map |
| 64448 | Faucett | Buchanan | View map |
| 64484 | Rushville | Buchanan | View map |
| 64501 | Saint Joseph | Buchanan | View map |
| 64502 | Saint Joseph | Buchanan | View map |
| 64503 | Saint Joseph | Buchanan | View map |
| 64504 | Saint Joseph | Buchanan | View map |
| 64505 | Saint Joseph | Buchanan | View map |
| 64506 | Saint Joseph | Buchanan | View map |
| 64507 | Saint Joseph | Buchanan | View map |
| 64508 | Saint Joseph | Buchanan | View map |
Demographics & statistics
91,725
Population
38.7
Median age
$59,981
Median household income
$32,291
Per capita income
$164,542
Median home value
$843
Median monthly rent
73.6%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
28,191
Housing units
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,921
Under 5
2,738
3,005
5–9
2,817
3,096
10–14
2,902
3,042
15–19
2,851
3,240
20–24
3,037
6,073
25–34
5,693
6,054
35–44
5,674
5,717
45–54
5,359
3,117
55–59
2,921
3,179
60–64
2,980
4,699
65–74
4,405
2,251
75–84
2,110
952
85+
892
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20,906 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 70,819 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 15,309 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.4%
Two or more races
6%
Black or African American
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5.1%
Other race
2.4%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76,749 | 79.4% |
| Two or more races | 5,777 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 5,033 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,976 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 2,362 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1,170 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 357 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 277 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $59,981 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.9%
$50k–$100k
17.3%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k–$300k
21.1%
$300k–$500k
10.3%
$500k–$1M
4.9%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,542 |
| Median rent / month | $843 |
| Owner occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter occupied | 26.4% |
| Vacant | 11.8% |
| Single-family detached | 79.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.6% |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 30.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.4% |
| Electricity | 45.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 15,334 | 51.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,456 | 10.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,968 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10,073 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,428 | 31.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 10,897 | 31.2% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.2% | 24.9% |
| Married | 52.4% | 52.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
40.4%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,019 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 1,249 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 9,405 | 48.7% |
| High school | 4,468 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,836 | 14.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Manufacturing
17.8%
Retail trade
10.0%
Construction
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Professional & management
6.6%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.8% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 22.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.8% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.3% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.6%
Under 18 years
19.0%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
27.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.8% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 16.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,690 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 33.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.8% |
| Public insurance | 33.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 86,066 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 2,413 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,620 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 132 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 532 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 88,390 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 87,709 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 66,844 | 75.0% |
| Foreign born | 681 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,335 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,653 | 51.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 11,534 | 12.6% |
| French | 10,238 | 11.2% |
| Arab | 5,816 | 6.3% |
| English | 1,113 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 913 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 223 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 222 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 62 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 55 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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