ZIP Code 64874

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Wheaton · Barry County · Missouri

Population
760

142/sq mi

Median income
$38,906

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$115,600

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.0%

Median age 30.3

Land area
5.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 64874 in Wheaton, Missouri has a population of 760. The median household income is $38,906, which is 49% below the national average. Median home value is $115,600, 58% below the US average. 6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64874 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.3 square miles in Wheaton, Barry County, Missouri. The area is home to 760 residents, producing a population density of 142 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 64874 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64874 sits at $38,906 (42% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $14,830. The poverty rate stands at 24.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $115,600 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $473 per month, and 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64874 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barry County, so you can benchmark 64874 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 64874, Wheaton, 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

760

Population

5.3

Area (sq mi)

142

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 64874 vs 64842 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Wheaton, 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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