64873 ZIP Code — Wentworth, MO

Lawrence County, Missouri

ZIP code 64873 is located in Wentworth, Missouri, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 42.43 square miles and serves a population of 816 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64873

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,432. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64873 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

816

population

42.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64873 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64873

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64873. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wentworth	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	816
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	42.43 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	36.9921
Longitude	-94.1327
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	417

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.1%	54.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	29.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	30.1%	13.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

816

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$94,432

Median household income

$34,203

Per capita income

$89,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.5%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

335

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	151	18.5%
18 and over	665	81.5%
65 and over	137	16.8%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Two or more races 8.3%

Group	Count	%
White	748	91.7%
Two or more races	68	8.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.1%	54.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	29.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	30.1%	13.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	31.0%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	15.5%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$94,432

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 47.3%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

$500k–$1M 14.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.5%
Renter occupied	2.5%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	26.5%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	18.7%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	2.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	15.2%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	50.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	44.0%
Propane / LP gas	22.3%
Wood	28.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	233	72.1%
Cohabiting couple	13	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	20	6.2%
Female householder, no spouse	57	17.6%
Households with children under 18	90	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	38.1%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	12.7%
Married	64.6%	61.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.9%
Divorced	6.7%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 38.3%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	11.8%
Kindergarten	1	0.8%
Elementary school	54	45.4%
High school	44	37.0%
College / grad school	6	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 23.0%

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Agriculture & mining 18.6%

Retail trade 10.8%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Professional & management 7.3%

Other services 4.7%

Construction 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	0.6%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	23.0%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	4.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.2%
Carpool	36.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	10.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	67.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	23.7%
No insurance	18.0%
Uninsured under 19	12.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	786	96.3%
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)	816	100.0%
Born in same state	816	100.0%
Born in different state	634	77.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	211	25.9%
Italian	61	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	3.6%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	98.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64873

What city is ZIP code 64873 in?

ZIP code 64873 is primarily assigned to Wentworth, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64873 in?

ZIP code 64873 falls within Lawrence County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 64873 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 64873 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64873 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 64873 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64873?

The median home value in ZIP code 64873 is $89,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 64873?

ZIP code 64873 has an estimated population of 816 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 64873 in?

ZIP code 64873 observes the CST timezone.