ZIP Code 64601

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Chillicothe · Livingston County · Missouri

Population
12,438

20/sq mi

Median income
$63,061

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$153,900

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.4%

Median age 40

Land area
621.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 64601 in Chillicothe, Missouri has a population of 12,438. The median household income is $63,061, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $153,900, 45% below the US average. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 621.9 square miles in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri. The area is home to 12,438 residents, producing a population density of 20 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 64601 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64601 sits at $63,061 (6% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $33,673. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $153,900 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $769 per month, and 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Livingston County, so you can benchmark 64601 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 64601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64601.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64601, Chillicothe, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,438

Population

621.9

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64601?

40.0

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,061

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$33,673

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,247

Total Housing Units

4,683

Occupied Units

564

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$153,900

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$769

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64601 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 145
2021 +11.6% 162
2022 +20.8% 196
2023 +3.4% 203
2024 +6.6% 216

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 369 business establishments in ZIP 64601, employing approximately 5,009 people with a combined annual payroll of $216,830,000.

369

Businesses

5,009

Employees

$216.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 61 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 44 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 38 10.3%
Construction 37 10.0%
Finance and insurance 31 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 31 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 6.8%
Wholesale trade 20 5.4%
Manufacturing 19 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 17 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.5%
Information 11 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
64686 Utica, MO 271 4.7 mi
64664 Mooresville, MO 350 6.4 mi
64656 Ludlow, MO 240 10.9 mi
64635 Chula, MO 515 11.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64601 in?
ZIP code 64601 (Chillicothe) is located in Livingston County, Missouri. Livingston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/livingston-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64601?
ZIP code 64601 in Chillicothe, MO has a population of 12,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64601?
The median household income in ZIP 64601 is $63,061, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64601?
The median home value in ZIP 64601 is $153,900, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64601 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64601?
ZIP code 64601 has 369 business establishments employing approximately 5,009 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64601 are: Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (44), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64601?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64601 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64601?
In ZIP code 64601, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 64601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64601 is 19.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64601?
In ZIP code 64601, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64601 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Chillicothe, MO

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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