64742 ZIP Code — Drexel, MO

Bates County, Missouri

ZIP code 64742 is located in Drexel, Missouri, within Bates County. It covers approximately 77.13 square miles and serves a population of 2,365 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 816.

About ZIP code 64742

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,875. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 64742 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,365

population

77.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64742 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64742

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64742. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Drexel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64746 Freeman (8.1 mi) 64720 Adrian (8.5 mi) 64723 Amsterdam (8.9 mi) 64725 Archie (9.6 mi) 66053 Louisburg (9.9 mi) 64734 Cleveland (10.3 mi) 64078 Peculiar (14.1 mi) 64701 Harrisonville (14.1 mi) 66040 La Cygne (15.7 mi) 64722 Amoret (16.3 mi) 66013 Bucyrus (18.1 mi) 66013 Bucyrus (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,365
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	77.13 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	38.5034
Longitude	-94.5286
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	816

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	52.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	17.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,365

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$73,875

Median household income

$36,955

Per capita income

$212,100

Median home value

$829

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

802

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

107

10–14

127

15–19

111

20–24

166

25–34

146

165

35–44

145

45–54

100

55–59

102

60–64

130

65–74

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	553	23.4%
18 and over	1,812	76.6%
65 and over	432	18.3%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,224	91.2%
Two or more races	115	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	73	3%
Asian	10	0.4%
Other race	10	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	52.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	17.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$73,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 23.3%

$500k–$1M 8.4%

$1M+ 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,100
Median rent / month	$829
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	26.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	45.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.0%
Electricity	41.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	6.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	521	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	83	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	148	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	157	17.3%
Households with children under 18	297	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	302	33.2%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	19.9%
Married	49.9%	57.1%
Separated	0.7%	2.7%
Widowed	1.1%	7.8%
Divorced	13.5%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	5.4%
Kindergarten	30	5.8%
Elementary school	227	43.6%
High school	184	35.3%
College / grad school	52	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Construction 13.3%

Retail trade 11.9%

Professional & management 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Public administration 6.4%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Other services 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 8.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	142	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.8%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,271	96.0%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,333	98.6%
Born in same state	2,322	98.2%
Born in different state	1,057	44.7%
Foreign born	11	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.4%
Not a US citizen	18	56.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	387	16.4%
Italian	229	9.7%
Arab	197	8.3%
English	46	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64742

What city is ZIP code 64742 in?

ZIP code 64742 is primarily assigned to Drexel, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64742 in?

ZIP code 64742 falls within Cass County, Missouri.

What is the population of ZIP code 64742?

ZIP code 64742 has an estimated population of 2,365 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64742?

The median home value in ZIP code 64742 is $212,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 64742?

The median household income in ZIP code 64742 is $73,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 64742 in?

ZIP code 64742 observes the CST timezone.