64835 ZIP Code — Carterville, MO

Jasper County, Missouri

ZIP code 64835 is located in Carterville, Missouri, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 2.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,951 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64835

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 $93,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $45,708. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% 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. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64835 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,951

population

2.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64835 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64835

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64835. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carterville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64870 Webb City (3.5 mi) 64801 Joplin (3.8 mi) 64834 Carl Junction (7.9 mi) 64836 Carthage (8.9 mi) 64804 Joplin (9.6 mi) 64840 Diamond (10.7 mi) 64855 Oronogo (11.5 mi) 66739 Galena (13.5 mi) 64832 Asbury (13.8 mi) 64755 Jasper (14.4 mi) 64859 Reeds (15.5 mi) 66770 Riverton (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,951
Population density	907 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	2.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.1448
Longitude	-94.4363
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	417

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	49.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,951

Population

907

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$45,708

Median household income

$18,402

Per capita income

$93,100

Median home value

$922

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

25.0%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

574

Housing units

6.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

122

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

100

173

35–44

127

106

45–54

117

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	605	31.0%
18 and over	1,346	69.0%
65 and over	204	10.5%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Two or more races 10%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,710	85%
Two or more races	202	10%
Hispanic or Latino	61	3%
Other race	16	0.8%
Asian	13	0.6%
Black or African American	6	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	49.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 23.0%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	23.0%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$45,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 47.0%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 1.8%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,100
Median rent / month	$922
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.0%
Electricity	47.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	333	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	46	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	113	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	199	28.8%
Households with children under 18	282	40.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	22.3%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	16.5%
Married	40.9%	47.8%
Separated	2.5%	3.6%
Widowed	2.0%	15.5%
Divorced	20.4%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 49.0%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	3.4%
Kindergarten	21	3.8%
Elementary school	303	55.0%
High school	154	27.9%
College / grad school	54	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.0%

Retail trade 18.7%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Professional & management 6.2%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Public administration 0.8%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.3%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	27.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 25.0%

Under 18 years 30.7%

18 and over 22.6%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 60.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	14.9%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	23.2%
65 and over	52.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.2%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	19.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,840	94.3%
Spanish	15	0.8%
Other Indo-European	9	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,917	98.3%
Born in same state	1,915	98.2%
Born in different state	1,341	68.7%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.7%
Not a US citizen	13	38.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	337	17.3%
Arab	245	12.6%
French	186	9.5%
English	21	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.2%
Dutch	4	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	90.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64835

What city is ZIP code 64835 in?

ZIP code 64835 is primarily assigned to Carterville, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64835 in?

ZIP code 64835 falls within Jasper County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 64835 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 64835 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64835?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64835?

25% of residents in ZIP code 64835 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64835?

The median home value in ZIP code 64835 is $93,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 64835 in?

ZIP code 64835 observes the CST timezone.