64848 ZIP Code — La Russell, MO

Lawrence County, Missouri

ZIP code 64848 is located in La Russell, Missouri, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 42.36 square miles and serves a population of 739 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64848

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($92,619) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 40% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64848 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

739
population
42.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
64848 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 64848

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64848. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
La Russell Acceptable
La Russell Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
65756 Stotts City (7 mi) 65707 Miller (8.8 mi) 64862 Sarcoxie (8.9 mi) 64859 Reeds (10.2 mi) 65752 South Greenfield (13.1 mi) 64748 Golden City (13.7 mi) 65712 Mount Vernon (13.9 mi) 65682 Lockwood (15.5 mi) 64836 Carthage (16.7 mi) 65646 Everton (16.8 mi) 65661 Greenfield (19.3 mi) 64755 Jasper (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 739
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 109
Geography
Land area 42.36 sq mi
Water area 0.28 sq mi
Latitude 37.2118
Longitude -93.9797
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 55.7% 54.4% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 29.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 7.7% 13.5% 19.5%
Over $200k 4.1% 2.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

739
Population
17
People per sq mi
21.6
Median age
$92,619
Median household income
$32,836
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
98.9%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
0.3%
Unemployment
224
Housing units
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
10
47
5–9
27
49
10–14
28
89
15–19
51
50
20–24
28
26
25–34
15
68
35–44
39
56
45–54
31
20
55–59
11
17
60–64
9
12
65–74
7
19
75–84
10
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827136.7%
18 and over46863.3%
65 and over506.8%
Median age21.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White739100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 55.7% 54.4% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 29.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 7.7% 13.5% 19.5%
Over $200k 4.1% 2.4% 5.2%
$10k–$15k 11.1%
$15k–$25k 2.6%
$25k–$35k 4.7%
$35k–$50k 2.6%
$50k–$75k 20.5%
$75k–$100k 19.5%
$100k–$150k 3.7%
$150k–$200k 21.6%
$200k+ 13.7%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k11.1%
$15k–$25k2.6%
$25k–$35k4.7%
$35k–$50k2.6%
$50k–$75k20.5%
$75k–$100k19.5%
$100k–$150k3.7%
$150k–$200k21.6%
$200k+13.7%
Median income$92,619

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%
$50k–$100k 25.5%
$100k–$150k 11.7%
$150k–$200k 1.1%
$200k–$300k 13.3%
$300k–$500k 20.2%
$500k–$1M 13.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied98.9%
Renter occupied1.1%
Vacant15.9%
Single-family detached77.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes22.6%
Median rooms7.6
Avg household size (owned)3.92

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201916.4%
2000–200923.0%
1990–199910.2%
1980–19892.2%
1970–19794.4%
1960–19695.8%
1950–19590.4%
1940–194910.2%
1939 or earlier27.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.3%
2 bedrooms11.1%
3 bedrooms55.8%
4 bedrooms22.1%
5+ bedrooms9.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle4.7%
2 vehicles20.5%
3 or more74.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity22.6%
Propane / LP gas57.4%
Wood19.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13068.4%
Cohabiting couple105.3%
Male householder, no spouse4523.7%
Female householder, no spouse52.6%
Households with children under 1811057.9%
Households with seniors (65+)4423.2%
Average household size3.89

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married46.2%19.1%
Married38.7%62.2%
Separated7.0%1.6%
Widowed0.0%13.8%
Divorced8.1%3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.5%
Some HS, no diploma 2.6%
HS graduate 38.6%
Some college, no degree 19.0%
Associate's degree 4.7%
Bachelor's degree 4.1%
Graduate / professional 10.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.9%
Bachelor's or higher14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool21.0%
Kindergarten2612.7%
Elementary school10551.2%
High school5828.3%
College / grad school146.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 39.0%
Agriculture & mining 11.1%
Retail trade 9.6%
Professional & management 8.1%
Wholesale trade 6.9%
Construction 6.6%
Education & healthcare 6.3%
Transportation & utilities 5.7%
Information 3.0%
Public administration 1.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%
Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts9.9%
Service17.1%
Sales & office11.7%
Natural resources & construction17.7%
Production & transportation43.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.6%
Government1.8%
Self-employed13.5%
Unpaid family workers8.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone58.3%
Carpool31.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home10.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.0

Poverty

All people 12.9%
Under 18 years 5.2%
18 and over 17.3%
Married-couple families 2.3%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.8%
Retirement income13.7%
Supplemental Security15.8%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP13.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.7%
High blood pressure30.9%
High cholesterol33.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis26.2%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease9.1%
Cancer6.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.6%
Binge drinking18.1%
No physical activity26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.3%
Depression25.4%
Fair or poor health17.9%
Poor mental health17.2%
Poor physical health12.7%
No health insurance17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.1%
Visited dentist54.3%
Cholesterol screening85.4%
Teeth loss21.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans337.1%
Disability%
Any disability9.7%
Under 181.1%
18–64 years16.0%
65 and over4.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance40.6%
Public insurance23.7%
No insurance40.2%
Uninsured under 1943.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only71196.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)739100.0%
Born in same state65788.9%
Born in different state49266.6%
Foreign born8211.1%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian587.8%
Arab253.4%
AncestryCount%
French121.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access25.7%
Internet access94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64848

What city is ZIP code 64848 in?

ZIP code 64848 is primarily assigned to La Russell, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64848 in?

ZIP code 64848 falls within Lawrence County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 64848 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 64848 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 64848 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 64848 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64848?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 64848 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 64848 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 64848 in?

ZIP code 64848 observes the CST timezone.

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