| ZIP Code | 64842 |
|---|---|
| City | Fairview |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Newton County |
| Area Code | 417 |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft |
| Latitude | 36.789007 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.105994 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 29145 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.21 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 36.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 12.8% ▲ 162% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 183 (37.1%) |
| Some College | 48 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 65 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 76 (15.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 105 (21.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,800 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,600 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 94% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $802/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 363 |
| Vacant Units | 69 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 363 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 69 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.21 |
ZIP code 64842 is located in Fairview, Missouri, within Newton County. With a population of 945, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.6 years. Economically, 64842 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,800 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 64842 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $165,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $802 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 94% since 2019.
The population of 64842 is majority White (63.70%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.6%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 64842 stands at 12.8%, which is more than double the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 64842 in Fairview, MO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 945 residents, a median household income of $67,800, and a median home value of $165,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Missouri.