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Wheaton, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64874

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

760
142/sq mi
$38,906
Median income
$115,600
Median home value
6.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
142
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64874 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64874 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wheaton, Barry County, Missouri, home to just 760 residents across 5.3 square miles, a density of 142 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64874 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,906 (42% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $14,830. Poverty here runs at 24.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $115,600 (40% below the state average); renters pay a median of $473 monthly, and 65.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Barry County, letting you compare 64874 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 64874, Wheaton, 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

760

Population

5.3

Area (sq mi)

142

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64874?

30.3

Median Age

42.8%

Male

57.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$38,906

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$14,830

Per Capita Income

24.4%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 64874 ranks nationally

Wheaton, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,906 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.0%

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

What does housing look like?

210

Total Housing Units

175

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.1%
Renter 34.9%

$115,600

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$473

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 64874, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,276,000.

14

Businesses

92

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 42.9%
Other services (except public administration) 3 21.4%

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 64874 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 64874 ranks #7 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 64874 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 64874 ranks #8 of 8 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
64842 Fairview, MO 829 3.6 mi
65647 Exeter, MO 2,347 5.4 mi
65734 Purdy, MO 3,497 6.5 mi
64861 Rocky Comfort, MO 1,179 6.7 mi
65623 Butterfield, MO 36 8.2 mi
64866 Stark City, MO 1,484 9.0 mi
65730 Powell, MO 196 11.5 mi
65708 Monett, MO 12,624 12.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barry County

65708 standard
Monett, MO
Pop: 12,624
65625 standard
Cassville, MO
Pop: 8,328
65747 standard
Shell Knob, MO
Pop: 3,746
65734 standard
Purdy, MO
Pop: 3,497
65745 standard
Seligman, MO
Pop: 2,693
65647 standard
Exeter, MO
Pop: 2,347

Related Areas

Barry County Wheaton, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64874 in? ▼
ZIP code 64874 (Wheaton) is located in Barry County, Missouri. Barry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barry-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64874? ▼
ZIP code 64874 in Wheaton, MO has a population of 760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64874? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64874 is $38,906, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64874? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64874 is $115,600, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64874? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64874 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64874? ▼
ZIP code 64874 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 92 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64874? ▼
In ZIP code 64874, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.0% 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 64874? ▼
In ZIP code 64874, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64874? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64874 is 24.4% 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.