ZIP Code · MO

ZIP 64804

Part of Joplin, MO

Pop. 37,016·Newton County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Missouri

Median rent (all units)

$1,348/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.9%

Month-over-Month

-0.7%

vs US Median

-$584

Reported rents

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ZIP 64804 · $1,348

More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 64804 is 3.9% below its high of $1,403 in February 2026, at $1,348 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Missouri

Rent in ZIP 64804 changed +3.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 5 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,574) is $1,564 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,280).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 64801, 6 miles away, rents for 27% less ($983/mo), about $4,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 64804. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,176/yr

At $1,348/mo median

Location

CityJoplin

StateMO

CountyNewton County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, -0.7% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 64804 covers Joplin, MO. The median rent here is $1,348/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($62,574/yr), ZIP 64804 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $54,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,348/mo in ZIP 64804. The local median household income is $62,574/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64804?

Rent in ZIP 64804 has risen 3.9% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 3.9% below its high of $1,403 in February 2026.

How does ZIP 64804 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64804 is in the middle among Missouri ZIP codes for rent, ranking #83 of 137 at $1,348/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 64804 changed +3.9%, against a typical +4.6% across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks.