PlainZIP

Schell City, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64783

Vernon County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

775
5/sq mi
$47,321
Median income
$105,600
Median home value
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Schell City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64783 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64783 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Schell City, Vernon County, Missouri, home to just 775 residents across 161.5 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64783 reports a modest median household income of $47,321 (29% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,033. Poverty here runs at 15.5%, with unemployment measured at 0.4%. Median home value sits at $105,600 (45% below the state average), median rent at $592 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.0%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 64783, plus 6 more within Vernon County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64783, Schell City, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

775

Population

161.5

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64783?

50.8

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
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?

$47,321

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$27,033

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 64783 ranks nationally

Schell City, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,321 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

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

What does housing look like?

390

Total Housing Units

257

Occupied Units

133

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$105,600

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$592

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 64783, employing approximately 33 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,476,000.

8

Businesses

33

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 64783 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64783 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 64783 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 64783 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
64750 Harwood, MO 423 4.8 mi
64780 Rockville, MO 639 5.3 mi
64790 Walker, MO 861 8.1 mi
64724 Appleton City, MO 1,859 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vernon County

64772 standard
Nevada, MO
Pop: 13,596
64784 standard
Sheldon, MO
Pop: 1,500
64790 standard
Walker, MO
Pop: 861
64767 standard
Milo, MO
Pop: 821
64778 standard
Richards, MO
Pop: 702
64771 standard
Moundville, MO
Pop: 610

Related Areas

Vernon County Schell City, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64783 in? ▼
ZIP code 64783 (Schell City) is located in Vernon County, Missouri. Vernon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vernon-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64783? ▼
ZIP code 64783 in Schell City, MO has a population of 775 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64783? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64783 is $47,321, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64783? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64783 is $105,600, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64783? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64783 is White at 96.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64783? ▼
ZIP code 64783 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 33 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64783? ▼
In ZIP code 64783, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 64783? ▼
In ZIP code 64783, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64783? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64783 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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