ZIP Code 64784

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Source:

Sheldon · Vernon County · Missouri

Population
1,500

5/sq mi

Median income
$53,654

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$165,700

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.3%

Median age 41.5

Land area
288.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 64784 in Sheldon, Missouri has a population of 1,500. The median household income is $53,654, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $165,700, 40% below the US average. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64784 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 288.5 square miles in Sheldon, Vernon County, Missouri. The area is home to 1,500 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 64784 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64784 sits at $53,654 (20% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,019. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $165,700 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $576 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64784 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vernon County, so you can benchmark 64784 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 64784, Sheldon, 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

1,500

Population

288.5

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64784?

41.5

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$53,654

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$27,019

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

635

Total Housing Units

560

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$165,700

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$576

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 64784, employing approximately 77 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,400,000.

15

Businesses

77

Employees

$4.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 33.3%
Retail trade 4 26.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 64784 vs 64767 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
64767 Milo, MO 821 6.0 mi
64759 Lamar, MO 8,244 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vernon County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64784 in?
ZIP code 64784 (Sheldon) 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 64784?
ZIP code 64784 in Sheldon, MO has a population of 1,500 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64784?
The median household income in ZIP 64784 is $53,654, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64784?
The median home value in ZIP 64784 is $165,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64784?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64784 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64784?
ZIP code 64784 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 77 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64784?
In ZIP code 64784, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 64784?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64784 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64784?
In ZIP code 64784, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64784?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64784 is 15.7% 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 Sheldon, 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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