PlainZIP

Walker, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64790

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

861
4/sq mi
$48,750
Median income
$164,100
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Walker pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64790 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64790 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walker, Vernon County, Missouri, home to just 861 residents across 205.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64790 reports a modest median household income of $48,750 (27% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $25,355. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $164,100 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $763 per month, and 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Vernon County, letting you compare 64790 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 64790, Walker, 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

861

Population

205.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64790?

43.8

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$48,750

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$25,355

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 64790 ranks nationally

Walker, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,750 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

433

Total Housing Units

404

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$164,100

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$763

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 64790, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,468,000.

11

Businesses

42

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 36.4%

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 64790 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 64790 ranks #2 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 64790 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 64790 ranks #2 of 3 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 6.1 mi
64783 Schell City, MO 775 8.1 mi
64772 Nevada, MO 13,596 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vernon County

64772 standard
Nevada, MO
Pop: 13,596
64784 standard
Sheldon, MO
Pop: 1,500
64767 standard
Milo, MO
Pop: 821
64783 standard
Schell City, MO
Pop: 775
64778 standard
Richards, MO
Pop: 702
64771 standard
Moundville, MO
Pop: 610

Related Areas

Vernon County Walker, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64790 in? ▼
ZIP code 64790 (Walker) 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 64790? ▼
ZIP code 64790 in Walker, MO has a population of 861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64790? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64790 is $48,750, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64790? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64790 is $164,100, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64790? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64790 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64790? ▼
ZIP code 64790 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64790? ▼
In ZIP code 64790, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 64790? ▼
In ZIP code 64790, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64790? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64790 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.