64842 ZIP Code — Fairview, MO

Newton County, Missouri

ZIP code 64842 is located in Fairview, Missouri, within Newton County. It covers approximately 21.85 square miles and serves a population of 932 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64842

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 $99,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,188) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64842 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

932

population

21.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64842 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64842

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairview	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64866 Stark City (5.7 mi) 64861 Rocky Comfort (6.1 mi) 64867 Stella (8.6 mi) 65723 Pierce City (9.5 mi) 65647 Exeter (9.8 mi) 64844 Granby (11.3 mi) 65734 Purdy (11.4 mi) 65708 Monett (12.6 mi) 65730 Powell (15.4 mi) 64843 Goodman (16.2 mi) 65772 Washburn (17.2 mi) 65625 Cassville (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	932
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	21.85 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.7908
Longitude	-94.1064
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	47.0%	51.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	11.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	15.6%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

932

Population

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$62,188

Median household income

$39,442

Per capita income

$99,400

Median home value

$817

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

273

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	300	32.2%
18 and over	632	67.8%
65 and over	129	13.8%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58%

Two or more races 14.4%

Asian 13.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	607	58%
Two or more races	151	14.4%
Asian	139	13.3%
Hispanic or Latino	114	10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	2.9%
Other race	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	51.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	11.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	15.6%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 25.5%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 22.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	25.5%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	5.2%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	22.4%
Median income	$62,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 37.0%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 14.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,400
Median rent / month	$817
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	85.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.4%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	5.9%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	22.7%
3 or more	49.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	43.4%
Wood	12.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	207	72.4%
Cohabiting couple	36	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	11	3.8%
Female householder, no spouse	32	11.2%
Households with children under 18	158	55.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	30.4%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	15.0%
Married	64.5%	68.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	0.6%	4.2%
Divorced	6.7%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.9%
Kindergarten	21	9.8%
Elementary school	113	52.8%
High school	71	33.2%
College / grad school	5	2.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 28.4%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Retail trade 12.5%

Construction 8.9%

Wholesale trade 5.8%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Other services 1.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Professional & management 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.0%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	16.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.3%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 21.7%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.0%
Retirement income	10.8%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.2%
Public insurance	29.7%
No insurance	24.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	872	93.6%
Spanish	120	13.8%
Other Indo-European	38	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	82	9.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	833	89.4%
Born in same state	833	89.4%
Born in different state	467	50.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	99	10.6%
Not a US citizen	77	77.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	121	13%
French	52	5.6%
Arab	24	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1.2%
Polish	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.7%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64842

What city is ZIP code 64842 in?

ZIP code 64842 is primarily assigned to Fairview, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64842 in?

ZIP code 64842 falls within Newton County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 64842 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 64842 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64842?

15% of residents in ZIP code 64842 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64842?

The median home value in ZIP code 64842 is $99,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 64842?

ZIP code 64842 has an estimated population of 932 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 64842 in?

ZIP code 64842 observes the CST timezone.