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ZIP Code 64759
Lamar, MO, Barton County
Population
8,310
Land area
265.6sq mi
People per sq mi
31
City
Lamar
ZIP 64759 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 64759 at a glance
- ZIP 64759 (Lamar) is 65% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,000 a year, 29% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,000 (35% below Missouri) and median rent is $818 a month.
Local data for ZIP 64759
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 64759, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,000
Poverty rate
22.1%
Median home value
$149,000
Prices -8.0% in a year
Median rent
$818/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
21.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
181
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,041
$82.74M annual payroll
PPP loans
$12.41M
556 loans
Campaign donations
$7,084
3% D, 47% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 64759, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
633
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 64759, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
22.6%
U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 64759
ZIP codes near 64759
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 64784Sheldon | 9.1 mi | 111.1 |
| 64748Golden City | 13 mi | 108.7 |
| 64755Jasper | 14 mi | 146.7 |
| 64756Jerico Springs | 14 mi | 60.8 |
| 64762Liberal | 14 mi | 127.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 64759?
- ZIP code 64759 is in Lamar, MO (Barton County).
- What county is ZIP code 64759 in?
- ZIP code 64759 is mostly in Barton County, Missouri.
- How many people live in ZIP code 64759?
- About 8,310 people live in the 64759 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.