64138 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Missouri based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 64138 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 64138 is African American. The current unemployment level in 64138 is 4.2%.
| Population | 24,183 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.68% |
| Population Density | 1,746 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,931 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,364 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $530,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 49.79% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 60.04% |
64138 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,317 | 43.39% |
| Black | 11,822 | 49.71% |
| Hispanic | 1,132 | 4.76% |
| Asian | 439 | 1.85% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 38 | 0.16% |
64138 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 750 | 17.85% |
| Black | 2,730 | 64.97% |
| Hispanic | 607 | 14.45% |
| Asian | 78 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 22 | 0.52% |
64138 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,211 | 8.33% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,168 | 14.92% |
| High School Diploma | 4,937 | 33.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 211 | 1.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 863 | 5.94% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,993 | 20.59% |
| Associates Degree | 1,113 | 7.66% |
| Masters Degree | 863 | 5.94% |
| Professional Degree | 106 | 0.73% |
| Doctorate Degree | 69 | 0.47% |