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Carthage, MO
City in Jasper County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 64836.
Population
15,574
Land area
12.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,287
ZIP codes
1
Carthage and its ZIP codes
Carthage at a glance
- Carthage is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 58th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $51,328, 27% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,800 (36% below Missouri) and median rent is $975 a month.
Local data for Carthage, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools11
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices1
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants61
- Affordable Housing4
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Carthage, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,328
Poverty rate
27.2%
Median home value
$146,800
Median rent
$975/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
15.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (2,596), German Americans (2,094), Irish Americans (1,448).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Carthage.
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
PPP loans
$31.41M
742 loans, 4,499 jobs reported
How people get to work
Carthage, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carthage, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carthage, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.5%
U.S. 11.1% +7.4 pts
ZIP codes in Carthage
1 in or overlapping Carthage. Population shown
Cities near Carthage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn HeightsTown | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| FidelityTown | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| DuenwegCity | 7.3 mi | 3.3 |
| CartervilleCity | 7.4 mi | 2.6 |
| CarytownCity | 7.6 mi | 14.4 |
| ReedsTown | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| AlbaCity | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Webb CityCity | 9.2 mi | 8.7 |
| OronogoCity | 9.4 mi | 2.5 |
| PurcellCity | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| DiamondTown | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| AvillaTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| DuquesneVillage | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Neck CityCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| SarcoxieCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Airport DriveVillage | 12 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carthage, MO in?
- Carthage is in Jasper County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Carthage, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Carthage include 64836.
- What is the population of Carthage, MO?
- About 15,574 people live in Carthage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carthage?
- Nearby places include Brooklyn Heights (4.6 mi), Fidelity (4.9 mi), Duenweg (7.3 mi), Carterville (7.4 mi), Carytown (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023