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Alba, MO
City in Jasper County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 64830.
Population
624
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,899
ZIP codes
1
Alba and its ZIP codes
Alba at a glance
- Alba is about 21 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,510, 27% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,200 (64% below Missouri) and median rent is $865 a month.
Local data for Alba, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alba, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,510
Poverty rate
32.4%
Median home value
$83,200
Median rent
$865/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
29.0
Average commute
35.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (165), Irish Americans (151), Swedish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Alba.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,151
56,939 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,427
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$914M
FY 2026, $7,444 per person
How people get to work
Alba, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 35.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alba, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,076
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
121
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 24°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alba, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Alba
1 in or overlapping Alba. Population shown
Cities near Alba
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PurcellCity | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Neck CityCity | 1.9 mi | 0.4 |
| OronogoCity | 4.2 mi | 2.5 |
| CarytownCity | 4.8 mi | 14.4 |
| Brooklyn HeightsTown | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| CartervilleCity | 6.3 mi | 2.6 |
| Webb CityCity | 7.5 mi | 8.7 |
| Airport DriveVillage | 8.5 mi | 2 |
| CarthageCity | 8.5 mi | 12.1 |
| Carl JunctionCity | 8.9 mi | 5.5 |
| JasperCity | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| WacoCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| AsburyCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| DuenwegCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| DuquesneVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| JoplinCity | 12 mi | 38.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alba, MO in?
- Alba is in Jasper County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Alba, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Alba include 64830.
- What is the population of Alba, MO?
- About 624 people live in Alba, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alba?
- Nearby places include Purcell (1.4 mi), Neck City (1.9 mi), Oronogo (4.2 mi), Carytown (4.8 mi), Brooklyn Heights (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023