ZIP Code 64638

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Dawn · Livingston County · Missouri

Population
521

3/sq mi

Median income
$63,654

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$244,600

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.2%

Median age 33.1

Land area
168.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 64638 in Dawn, Missouri has a population of 521. The median household income is $63,654, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $244,600, 12% below the US average. 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64638 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 168.1 square miles in Dawn, Livingston County, Missouri. The area is home to 521 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 64638 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64638 sits at $63,654 (5% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $26,810. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $244,600 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $540 per month, and 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64638 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Livingston County, so you can benchmark 64638 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 →

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 64638, Dawn, 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

521

Population

168.1

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64638?

33.1

Median Age

58.5%

Male

41.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$63,654

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$26,810

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

What does housing look like?

194

Total Housing Units

162

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%

$244,600

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$540

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
64656 Ludlow, MO 240 5.8 mi
64686 Utica, MO 271 9.0 mi
64664 Mooresville, MO 350 9.0 mi
64682 Tina, MO 378 8.0 mi
64622 Bogard, MO 600 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64638 in?
ZIP code 64638 (Dawn) 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 64638?
ZIP code 64638 in Dawn, MO has a population of 521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64638?
The median household income in ZIP 64638 is $63,654, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64638?
The median home value in ZIP 64638 is $244,600, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64638?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64638 is White at 97.4%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64638?
In ZIP code 64638, 85.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64638?
In ZIP code 64638, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64638?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64638 is 8.0% 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 Dawn, MO

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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