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Joplin, MO — ZIP 64801

Population: 36,287 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 64801 (Joplin, MO) is $194,471 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $218,500 after a median 149 days on market. Typical rent runs $997/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$194,471

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

149

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$194,471
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.1%
10-year appreciation
+78.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$194,471
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$218,500
Median price per sqft
$128
Median days on market
149 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
165
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
54

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$997/mo
1-year rent change
+6.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
COLLEGE VIEW SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Oronogo-Duenweg Mining Belt (4.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
288
Days with Moderate air quality
73
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,879
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,956

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
George Washington Carver National Monument (11 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Carver National Monument, Pea Ridge National Military Park, Fort Scott National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL JOPLIN, FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM - FREEMAN WEST, MERCY HOSPITAL CARTHAGE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+223 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
37.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,242
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
63.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,138
Average weekly wage
$931
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
425

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 64801State medianUS median
Median home value$194,471$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$218,500$249,900$325,000
Median days on market149 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$997/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,242$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 64801?
$194,471.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 64801?
$218,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 64801?
Median days on market: 149 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 64801?
Typical rent: $997/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 64801?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 64801 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 64801?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 64801?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 64801?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Oronogo-Duenweg Mining Belt, 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 64801?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 64801 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 64801?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 64801?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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