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ZIP 64804

Part of Joplin, MO
Pop. 37,016·Newton County·76th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,416/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$549
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ZIP 64804 · $1,416
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$750
1 BR
$760
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,230
4 BR+
$1,280
Research median
$940/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,992/yr
At $1,416/mo median
Location
CityJoplin
StateMO
CountyNewton County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.9% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64804 (Joplin, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,016
Median income
$62,574
Median age
39.4
Renters
32.6%
Age distribution
22.6%
21.4%
24.3%
20.6%
Under 1822.6%
18–3421.4%
35–5424.3%
55–6411%
65+20.6%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
83.6%
White83.6%
Black2.4%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian2%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
28%
35.6%
27.9%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma28%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+27.9%
Housing tenure
67.4%
32.6%
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64804 in Joplin, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,794 → $62,574
up 14.2%
Population
37,299 → 37,016
down 0.8%
Renter share
28.9% → 32.6%
+3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
26.7% → 27.9%
+1.2 pts

Household income in the area moved from $54,794 to $62,574 across the same window, up 14.2% versus 2021. About 32.6% of households rent today, against 28.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64804 covers Joplin, MO. The median rent here is $1,416/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($62,574/yr), ZIP 64804 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64804?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64804 (Joplin, MO) is $1,416. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64804 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64804's median rent of $1,416/mo is $549 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64804 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64804 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #76 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,416/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64804?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,416/mo in ZIP 64804. The local median household income is $62,574/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64804?

Rent in ZIP 64804 has increased 13.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 64804 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64804 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,416/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($62,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64804 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 64804 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.6% of ZIP 64804 households are renters, while 67.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 64804 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 64804 compare to the rest of Joplin?

ZIP 64804 is pricier than Joplin as a whole. At $1,416/mo, it's $110 above the Joplin citywide median of $1,306/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64804 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64804 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,416/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 64804's median household income ($62,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64804 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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