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Webb City, MO
City in Jasper County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 64870.
Population
13,221
Land area
8.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,522
ZIP codes
1
Webb City and its ZIP codes
Webb City at a glance
- Webb City is about 17 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 67th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $65,469, 7% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,100 (27% below Missouri) and median rent is $1,008 a month.
Local data for Webb City, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Webb City, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,469
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$169,100
Median rent
$1,008/mo
Homeownership
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,686), Irish Americans (1,237), Mexican Americans (417).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Webb City.
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
Webb City, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Webb City, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Webb City, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Webb City
1 in or overlapping Webb City. Population shown
Cities near Webb City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CartervilleCity | 1.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Airport DriveVillage | 2.5 mi | 2 |
| OronogoCity | 3.8 mi | 2.5 |
| JoplinCity | 4.5 mi | 38.1 |
| DuquesneVillage | 4.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Carl JunctionCity | 5.2 mi | 5.5 |
| DuenwegCity | 5.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Brooklyn HeightsTown | 5.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Dennis AcresVillage | 6.6 mi | 0 |
| LeawoodVillage | 7.2 mi | 1.2 |
| AlbaCity | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| PurcellCity | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Shoal Creek DriveVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| SaginawVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Grand Falls PlazaTown | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Neck CityCity | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Webb City, MO in?
- Webb City is in Jasper County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Webb City, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Webb City include 64870.
- What is the population of Webb City, MO?
- About 13,221 people live in Webb City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Webb City?
- Nearby places include Carterville (1.9 mi), Airport Drive (2.5 mi), Oronogo (3.8 mi), Joplin (4.5 mi), Duquesne (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023