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St. Joseph, MO
City in Buchanan County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 64501, 64503, 64504, 64505, 64506, 64507.
Population
71,236
Land area
44sq mi
People per sq mi
1,618
ZIP codes
6
St. Joseph and its ZIP codes
St. Joseph at a glance
- St. Joseph is about 18 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $57,956 a year, 18% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,200 (33% below Missouri) and median rent is $898 a month.
Local data for St. Joseph, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools36
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks24
- Post Offices2
- Parks22
- Grocery Stores26
- Restaurants228
- Affordable Housing12
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools8
- Toxic Release Facilities20
- Historic Places42
Housing and community stats
St. Joseph, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,956
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$154,200
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
62.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15,967), Irish Americans (7,892), Mexican Americans (3,204).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buchanan County. PPP loans are for St. Joseph.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,044
46,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,306
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$506M
FY 2026, $5,968 per person
PPP loans
$118M
1,206 loans, 13,680 jobs reported
How people get to work
St. Joseph, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. Joseph, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
215
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone42 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. Joseph, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in St. Joseph
6 in or overlapping St. Joseph. Population shown
Cities near St. Joseph
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Elwood, KSCity | 4.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Country ClubVillage | 5.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Wathena, KSCity | 7.1 mi | 2.3 |
| AgencyVillage | 7.2 mi | 3.7 |
| EastonCity | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| CosbyVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| AmazoniaVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| FaucettCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| SavannahCity | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| De KalbTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarksdaleCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| GowerCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Troy, KSCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| DearbornCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| StewartsvilleCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| RushvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Joseph, MO in?
- St. Joseph is in Buchanan County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in St. Joseph, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping St. Joseph include 64501, 64503, 64504, 64505, 64506, 64507.
- What is the population of St. Joseph, MO?
- About 71,236 people live in St. Joseph, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Joseph?
- Nearby places include Elwood, KS (4.4 mi), Country Club (5.9 mi), Wathena, KS (7.1 mi), Agency (7.2 mi), Easton (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023