64850 ZIP Code — Neosho, MO

Newton County, Missouri

ZIP code 64850 is located in Neosho, Missouri, within Newton County. It covers approximately 203.26 square miles and serves a population of 23,931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64850

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $56,937. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64850 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

23,931

population

203.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64850 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64850

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64850. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Neosho	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64865 Seneca (6.9 mi) 64844 Granby (9.5 mi) 64804 Joplin (10.4 mi) 64843 Goodman (10.5 mi) 64840 Diamond (11.7 mi) 64831 Anderson (13.8 mi) 64867 Stella (15.2 mi) 64866 Stark City (15.3 mi) 74370 Wyandotte (16.9 mi) 74363 Quapaw (17.2 mi) 64801 Joplin (17.4 mi) 65723 Pierce City (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	23,931
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	203.26 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	36.8753
Longitude	-94.4172
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	51.2%	51.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	11.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

23,931

Population

118

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$56,937

Median household income

$26,030

Per capita income

$155,900

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

66.0%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

6,742

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

717

Under 5

684

785

5–9

750

943

10–14

900

865

15–19

827

923

20–24

882

1,583

25–34

1,512

1,466

35–44

1,400

1,478

45–54

1,411

913

55–59

872

608

60–64

580

1,182

65–74

1,129

576

75–84

551

202

85+

192

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,891	24.6%
18 and over	18,040	75.4%
65 and over	3,832	16.0%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.3%

Two or more races 10.4%

Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

Other race 2%

Asian 1.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%

Black or African American 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	19,373	74.3%
Two or more races	2,703	10.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2,142	8.2%
Other race	525	2%
Asian	432	1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	428	1.6%
Black or African American	289	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	181	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	51.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	11.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$56,937

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,900
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	66.0%
Renter occupied	34.0%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.0%
Electricity	53.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
Wood	8.1%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,616	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	694	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,364	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,089	23.8%
Households with children under 18	2,918	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,845	32.5%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	25.3%
Married	50.7%	51.3%
Separated	1.5%	2.6%
Widowed	3.3%	9.6%
Divorced	12.0%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	180	3.1%
Kindergarten	384	6.7%
Elementary school	2,525	44.2%
High school	1,404	24.6%
College / grad school	1,223	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Manufacturing 20.0%

Retail trade 12.7%

Construction 8.9%

Professional & management 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 25.4%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 29.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,336	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	15.1%
Uninsured under 19	9.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,530	94.1%
Spanish	988	4.4%
Other Indo-European	653	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	56	0.2%
Other languages	278	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,623	94.5%
Born in same state	22,460	93.9%
Born in different state	14,108	59.0%
Foreign born	163	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,308	5.5%
Not a US citizen	236	18.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,948	12.3%
French	2,064	8.6%
Arab	1,337	5.6%
English	264	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	204	0.9%
Dutch	77	0.3%
German	41	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64850

What city is ZIP code 64850 in?

ZIP code 64850 is primarily assigned to Neosho, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64850 in?

ZIP code 64850 falls within Newton County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64850?

18% of residents in ZIP code 64850 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64850 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 64850 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64850?

The median home value in ZIP code 64850 is $155,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 64850?

ZIP code 64850 has an estimated population of 23,931 residents, with a density of 118 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 64850 in?

ZIP code 64850 observes the CST timezone.