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Wheatland, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65779

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

2,207
11/sq mi
$44,018
Median income
$179,700
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65779 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65779 covers 195.3 square miles in Wheatland, Hickory County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,207 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65779 reports a modest median household income of $44,018 (34% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $35,155. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Median home value sits at $179,700 (6% below the state average), median rent at $450 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 65779, plus 6 more within Hickory 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 65779

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wheatland, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65779.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 65779, Wheatland, 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

2,207

Population

195.3

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65779?

62.8

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
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?

$44,018

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$35,155

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65779 ranks nationally

Wheatland, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,018 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

980

Total Housing Units

526

Occupied Units

454

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$179,700

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$450

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 65779, employing approximately 217 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,464,000.

36

Businesses

217

Employees

$6.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 16.7%
Construction 5 13.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.3%

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 65779 vs 65668 →

ZIP 65779 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 65779 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 65779 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 65779 ranks #2 of 5 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
65668 Hermitage, MO 1,745 5.9 mi
65735 Quincy, MO 110 6.7 mi
65774 Weaubleau, MO 953 6.8 mi
65724 Pittsburg, MO 1,392 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hickory County

65668 standard
Hermitage, MO
Pop: 1,745
65650 standard
Flemington, MO
Pop: 1,520
65724 standard
Pittsburg, MO
Pop: 1,392
65774 standard
Weaubleau, MO
Pop: 953
65732 standard
Preston, MO
Pop: 871
65634 standard
Cross Timbers, MO
Pop: 766

Related Areas

Hickory County Wheatland, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65779 in? ▼
ZIP code 65779 (Wheatland) is located in Hickory County, Missouri. Hickory County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hickory-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65779? ▼
ZIP code 65779 in Wheatland, MO has a population of 2,207 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65779? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65779 is $44,018, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65779? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65779 is $179,700, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65779? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65779 is White at 94.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65779? ▼
ZIP code 65779 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65779? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65779 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65779? ▼
In ZIP code 65779, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 65779? ▼
In ZIP code 65779, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65779? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65779 is 20.7% 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.