64496 ZIP Code — Watson, MO
Atchison County, Missouri
ZIP code 64496 is located in Watson, Missouri, within Atchison County. It covers approximately 37.10 square miles and serves a population of 186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.
186
population
37.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
64496 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 64496
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64496. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Watson | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 186 |
| Population density | 5 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 37.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.71 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4836 |
| Longitude | -95.6383 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 660 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 78.3% | 47.7% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.0% | 33.9% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 1.7% | 15.1% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
186
Population
5
People per sq mi
49.8
Median age
$45,625
Median household income
$26,957
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
61.7%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
117
Housing units
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
Under 5
1
1
5–9
2
3
10–14
3
7
15–19
9
1
20–24
1
3
25–34
4
10
35–44
13
20
45–54
25
8
55–59
10
6
60–64
7
22
65–74
27
1
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16 | 8.6% |
| 18 and over | 170 | 91.4% |
| 65 and over | 52 | 28.0% |
| Median age | 49.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Two or more races
3.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 3.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 78.3% | 47.7% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.0% | 33.9% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 1.7% | 15.1% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
36.2%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
18.1%
$50k–$75k
10.6%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
6.4%
$150k–$200k
2.1%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 36.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $45,625 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
41.4%
$50k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
31.0%
$200k–$300k
6.9%
$500k–$1M
8.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 61.7% |
| Renter occupied | 38.3% |
| Vacant | 38.6% |
| Single-family detached | 90.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 7.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 22.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 69.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 36.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.6% |
| Electricity | 40.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.8% |
| Wood | 6.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 36 | 38.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20 | 21.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 38 | 40.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7 | 7.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 30 | 31.9% |
| Average household size | 1.98 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.6% | 17.0% |
| Married | 47.4% | 34.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 41.0% |
| Divorced | 21.1% | 6.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
51.9%
Some college, no degree
29.1%
Associate's degree
2.5%
Bachelor's degree
9.5%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 8 | 32.0% |
| High school | 6 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 40.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Professional & management
21.4%
Manufacturing
19.6%
Agriculture & mining
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Other services
7.1%
Retail trade
5.4%
Public administration
3.6%
Construction
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.2% |
| Service | 8.9% |
| Sales & office | 10.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 57.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 60.7% |
| Government | 23.2% |
| Self-employed | 16.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.8% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Other means | 7.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.0% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 61.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 21 | 12.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 51.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.1% |
| Public insurance | 32.8% |
| No insurance | 16.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 185 | 99.5% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 104 | 55.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 44 | 23.7% |
| Arab | 23 | 12.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 12 | 6.5% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.5% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64496
What city is ZIP code 64496 in?
ZIP code 64496 is primarily assigned to Watson, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 64496 in?
ZIP code 64496 falls within Atchison County, Missouri.
Does ZIP code 64496 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 64496 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 64496?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 64496 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 64496 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 64496?
The median household income in ZIP code 64496 is $45,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 64496 in?
ZIP code 64496 observes the CST timezone.