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Jasper County
Purcell, MO
64857
64857 ZIP Code — Purcell, MO
Jasper County, Missouri
ZIP code 64857 is located in
Purcell ,
Missouri ,
within Jasper County .
It covers approximately 0.60 square miles and serves a population of
424 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 417 .
About ZIP code 64857
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $38,125. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 64857 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
424
Population density
707 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
097
Geography
Land area
0.60 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
37.2477
Longitude
-94.4310
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
417
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.7%
49.6%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
37.5%
33.3%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
14.1%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$38,125
Median household income
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 120 28.3% 18 and over 304 71.7% 65 and over 65 15.3% Median age 38.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 348 73.9% Hispanic or Latino 47 10% Other race 37 7.9% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 22 4.7% Two or more races 15 3.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.7%
49.6%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
37.5%
33.3%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
14.1%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.2% $10k–$15k 12.4% $15k–$25k 19.0% $25k–$35k 7.8% $35k–$50k 10.5% $50k–$75k 17.6% $75k–$100k 16.3% $100k–$150k 5.2% $150k–$200k 3.9% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $38,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $77,500 Median rent / month $920 Owner occupied 83.7% Renter occupied 16.3% Vacant 20.7% Single-family detached 89.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.3% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.73
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.1% 2000–2009 5.2% 1990–1999 13.5% 1980–1989 5.7% 1970–1979 6.2% 1960–1969 8.8% 1950–1959 7.3% 1940–1949 11.4% 1939 or earlier 39.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 9.3% 2 bedrooms 29.5% 3 bedrooms 49.7% 4 bedrooms 10.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 36.6% 2 vehicles 27.5% 3 or more 32.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 47.1% Electricity 39.2% Propane / LP gas 3.3% Wood 10.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 67 43.8% Cohabiting couple 8 5.2% Male householder, no spouse 23 15.0% Female householder, no spouse 55 35.9% Households with children under 18 49 32.0% Households with seniors (65+) 53 34.6% Average household size 2.77
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.1% 15.3% Married 52.9% 49.2% Separated 2.6% 2.2% Widowed 0.0% 9.8% Divorced 8.4% 23.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
34.9%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.2% Bachelor's or higher 14.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 6.4% Kindergarten 14 12.7% Elementary school 58 52.7% High school 31 28.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.7%
Public administration
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Professional & management
1.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.9% Service 14.0% Sales & office 19.6% Natural resources & construction 1.1% Production & transportation 28.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.7% Government 23.5% Self-employed 2.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.1% Carpool 3.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
16.4%
Female-led households
43.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.5% Retirement income 36.6% Supplemental Security 1.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 24.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.4% High blood pressure 28.8% High cholesterol 31.5% Diabetes 9.5% Heart disease 6.2% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 24.6% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 6.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 24.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 25.4% Fair or poor health 15.1% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 15.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.9% Visited dentist 56.8% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 18.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 21 6.9%
Disability % Any disability 10.1% Under 18 5.0% 18–64 years 10.0% 65 and over 20.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.9% Public insurance 34.2% No insurance 13.9% Uninsured under 19 4.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 421 99.3% Spanish 4 1.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 4 1.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 402 94.8% Born in same state 402 94.8% Born in different state 207 48.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 22 5.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 44 10.4% English 30 7.1%
Ancestry Count % French 30 7.1% Arab 22 5.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.1% Internet access 96.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64857
What city is ZIP code 64857 in?
ZIP code 64857 is primarily assigned to Purcell, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 64857 in?
ZIP code 64857 falls within Jasper County, Missouri.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64857?
25% of residents in ZIP code 64857 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 64857?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 64857 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 64857 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 64857 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 64857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 64857 in?
ZIP code 64857 observes the CST timezone.
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