64859 ZIP Code — Reeds, MO

Jasper County, Missouri

ZIP code 64859 is located in Reeds, Missouri, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 51.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,249 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64859

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $53,958. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 64859 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.

1,249

population

51.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Reeds	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64862 Sarcoxie (2.6 mi) 64836 Carthage (7 mi) 64848 La Russell (10.2 mi) 65756 Stotts City (11.4 mi) 64840 Diamond (13.1 mi) 64755 Jasper (13.8 mi) 64748 Golden City (13.8 mi) 64835 Carterville (15.5 mi) 65723 Pierce City (16.6 mi) 64870 Webb City (17.9 mi) 64844 Granby (18.4 mi) 65707 Miller (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,249
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	51.12 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	37.1635
Longitude	-94.1551
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	53.4%	49.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,249

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$53,958

Median household income

$29,013

Per capita income

$100,800

Median home value

$517

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

413

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

162

35–44

148

119

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	197	15.8%
18 and over	1,052	84.2%
65 and over	134	10.7%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.7%

Two or more races 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,107	81.7%
Two or more races	125	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	106	7.8%
Black or African American	14	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	49.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 14.0%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$53,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.4%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 1.9%

$300k–$500k 16.8%

$500k–$1M 8.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,800
Median rent / month	$517
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	58.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.5%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	37.3%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	21.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	50.1%
Propane / LP gas	28.2%
Wood	19.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	285	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	31	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	85	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	106	20.9%
Households with children under 18	90	17.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	17.8%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	18.9%
Married	53.0%	57.5%
Separated	0.8%	1.9%
Widowed	2.5%	5.3%
Divorced	9.8%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 18.8%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	3.5%
Kindergarten	10	5.1%
Elementary school	55	27.8%
High school	72	36.4%
College / grad school	54	27.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.4%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Other services 10.0%

Construction 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Retail trade 4.7%

Public administration 1.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	19.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	5.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 45.2%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	27.9%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,185	94.9%
Spanish	13	1.1%
Other Indo-European	13	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,233	98.7%
Born in same state	1,179	94.4%
Born in different state	874	70.0%
Foreign born	54	4.3%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.3%
Not a US citizen	3	18.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	295	23.6%
Italian	143	11.4%
French	109	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	1.4%
Polish	11	0.9%
Norwegian	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64859

What city is ZIP code 64859 in?

ZIP code 64859 is primarily assigned to Reeds, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64859 in?

ZIP code 64859 falls within Jasper County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64859?

23% of residents in ZIP code 64859 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64859?

13% 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 64859 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 64859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64859?

The median home value in ZIP code 64859 is $100,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 64859 in?

ZIP code 64859 observes the CST timezone.