64862 ZIP Code — Sarcoxie, MO

Jasper County, Missouri

ZIP code 64862 is located in Sarcoxie, Missouri, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 90.60 square miles and serves a population of 3,407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64862

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $41,964. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% 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. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64862 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,407

population

90.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sarcoxie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64859 Reeds (2.6 mi) 64848 La Russell (8.9 mi) 65756 Stotts City (8.9 mi) 64836 Carthage (9.5 mi) 64840 Diamond (13.7 mi) 65723 Pierce City (14.9 mi) 64748 Golden City (15.2 mi) 64755 Jasper (16.2 mi) 65707 Miller (17.3 mi) 64835 Carterville (17.7 mi) 64844 Granby (17.8 mi) 65708 Monett (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,407
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	90.60 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	37.1431
Longitude	-94.1155
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	55.0%	49.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,407

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$41,964

Median household income

$23,478

Per capita income

$108,300

Median home value

$817

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

24.8%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,203

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

100

5–9

111

10–14

122

110

15–19

122

20–24

103

25–34

114

190

35–44

210

258

45–54

284

55–59

165

60–64

181

144

65–74

159

130

75–84

144

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	801	23.5%
18 and over	2,606	76.5%
65 and over	721	21.2%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,162	91%
Two or more races	202	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	68	2%
Black or African American	28	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	49.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 13.0%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 21.8%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	21.8%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$41,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 31.2%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,300
Median rent / month	$817
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.3%
Electricity	34.3%
Propane / LP gas	32.6%
Wood	9.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	638	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	178	14.0%
Male householder, no spouse	217	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	240	18.9%
Households with children under 18	340	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	449	35.3%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	22.8%
Married	48.5%	48.0%
Separated	0.7%	0.3%
Widowed	4.8%	18.9%
Divorced	16.4%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	67	9.7%
Kindergarten	43	6.3%
Elementary school	245	35.6%
High school	256	37.2%
College / grad school	77	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.3%

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Retail trade 19.0%

Professional & management 9.1%

Other services 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Public administration 2.5%

Construction 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.4%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 24.8%

Under 18 years 28.5%

18 and over 23.6%

Married-couple families 12.5%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	238	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	21.2%
Uninsured under 19	26.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,229	94.8%
Spanish	7	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,387	99.4%
Born in same state	3,356	98.5%
Born in different state	2,286	67.1%
Foreign born	31	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	20	0.6%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	483	14.2%
Arab	377	11.1%
French	265	7.8%
Polish	16	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	0.4%
German	5	0.1%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64862

What city is ZIP code 64862 in?

ZIP code 64862 is primarily assigned to Sarcoxie, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64862 in?

ZIP code 64862 falls within Jasper County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64862?

25% of residents in ZIP code 64862 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64862?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64862?

The median home value in ZIP code 64862 is $108,300.

Does ZIP code 64862 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 64862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 64862 in?

ZIP code 64862 observes the CST timezone.