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U.S. ZIP Code · MO64504

Buchanan County · St. Joseph, MO-KS

Typical home value

$136,931[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.9%
5-year / yr
+5.5%
10-year / yr
+4.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-51.8%
vs metro
-42.9%
vs state
-43.1%
ZIP 64504 location in MO
Location of ZIP 64504 in MO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 64504 is worth $136,931 — 42.9% below the St. Joseph, MO-KS median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.9%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,076[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Buchanan County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
10,068[3]
Median household income
$58,801[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Buchanan County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-90[5]
Moved in
1,859
Moved out
1,949

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • BENTON HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · ST. JOSEPH

    702 students

  • HOSEA ELEM.

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · ST. JOSEPH

    406 students

  • HYDE ELEM.

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · ST. JOSEPH

    355 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$692
Loan principal$109,545
Down payment$27,386
Total interest paid$139,718

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$897
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
16th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
69th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 64504?
The typical home in 64504 is worth $136,931, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 64504?
Home values in 64504 are up 1.9% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 64504?
The effective property tax rate in 64504 is 0.8% — roughly $1,076 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 64504?
ZIP code 64504 has a population of 10,068 and a median household income of $58,801.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • St. Joseph, MO

    Typical home
    $130,459
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • Highland, KS

    Typical home
    $165,362
    Gross yield
  • Elwood, KS

    Typical home
    $107,629
    Gross yield
  • St. Joseph, MO

    Typical home
    $168,339
    Gross yield
  • Troy, KS

    Typical home
    $169,346
    Gross yield
  • St. Joseph, MO

    Typical home
    $175,256
    Gross yield
    6.3%

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