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Joplin, MO
City in Jasper County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 64801, 64804.
Population
52,593
Land area
38.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,381
ZIP codes
2
Joplin and its ZIP codes
Joplin at a glance
- Joplin is about 15 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 12th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $52,097 a year, 26% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,300 (27% below Missouri) and median rent is $962 a month.
Local data for Joplin, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools21
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks26
- Post Offices2
- Parks22
- Grocery Stores22
- Restaurants300
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places22
Housing and community stats
Joplin, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,097
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$168,300
Median rent
$962/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,717), Irish Americans (7,869), Mexican Americans (1,906).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Joplin.
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
Joplin, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Joplin, 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
90° / 25°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone22 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Joplin, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Joplin
2 in or overlapping Joplin. Population shown
Cities near Joplin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis AcresVillage | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| DuquesneVillage | 3 mi | 1.9 |
| LeawoodVillage | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Shoal Creek DriveVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Grand Falls PlazaTown | 3.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Cliff VillageVillage | 4 mi | 0 |
| Airport DriveVillage | 4.2 mi | 2 |
| Redings MillVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Webb CityCity | 4.5 mi | 8.7 |
| SaginawVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Shoal Creek EstatesVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| DuenwegCity | 5.9 mi | 3.3 |
| CartervilleCity | 6.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Carl JunctionCity | 6.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Galena, KSCity | 6.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Loma LindaTown | 8 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Joplin, MO in?
- Joplin is in Jasper County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Joplin, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Joplin include 64801, 64804.
- What is the population of Joplin, MO?
- About 52,593 people live in Joplin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Joplin?
- Nearby places include Dennis Acres (2.6 mi), Duquesne (3 mi), Leawood (3.3 mi), Shoal Creek Drive (3.3 mi), Grand Falls Plaza (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023