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 Low-density area
- $44,018
- Median income Below-median income area
- $179,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,155. The poverty rate is 20.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $179,700 (6% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $450; 78.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hickory County, so 65779 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 65779?
62.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$35,155
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65779 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Wheatland, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$44,018 12th percentile higher than 12% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
980housing units
980
Total Housing Units
526
Occupied Units
454
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,700
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 65779
Wheatland (65779)
2,207 residents
- 65668
Hermitage (65668)
1,745 residents
- 65724
Pittsburg (65724)
1,392 residents
- 65774
Weaubleau (65774)
953 residents
- 65735 110
Quincy (65735)
110 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65779 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65779 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65735
Quincy (65735)
$72,724 median income
- 65779
Wheatland (65779)
$44,018 median income
- 65724
Pittsburg (65724)
$41,447 median income
- 65668
Hermitage (65668)
$38,449 median income
- 65774
Weaubleau (65774)
$31,674 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65779, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,207 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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