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Barry County
Wheaton, MO
64874
64874 ZIP Code — Wheaton, MO
Barry County, Missouri
ZIP code 64874 is located in
Wheaton ,
Missouri ,
within Barry County .
It covers approximately 1.82 square miles and serves a population of
657 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 417 .
About ZIP code 64874
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $31,875. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 64874 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
657
Population density
361 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
1.82 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
36.7791
Longitude
-94.0326
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
417
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.4%
54.9%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
40.6%
30.6%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
11.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$31,875
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 184 28.0% 18 and over 473 72.0% 65 and over 130 19.8% Median age 33.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 589 82% Hispanic or Latino 61 8.5% Two or more races 47 6.5% Other race 18 2.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.4%
54.9%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
40.6%
30.6%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
11.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.2% $10k–$15k 21.3% $15k–$25k 16.6% $25k–$35k 4.7% $35k–$50k 19.6% $50k–$75k 12.3% $75k–$100k 15.3% Median income $31,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $82,800 Median rent / month $458 Owner occupied 54.0% Renter occupied 46.0% Vacant 13.0% Single-family detached 55.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.8% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.91
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.1% 2000–2009 8.9% 1990–1999 10.7% 1980–1989 6.3% 1970–1979 18.5% 1960–1969 19.3% 1950–1959 3.7% 1940–1949 2.2% 1939 or earlier 22.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.3% 1 bedroom 13.3% 2 bedrooms 34.8% 3 bedrooms 42.6% 4 bedrooms 5.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.8% 1 vehicle 24.7% 2 vehicles 57.9% 3 or more 10.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 19.1% Electricity 58.7% Propane / LP gas 13.2% Wood 6.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 131 55.7% Cohabiting couple 13 5.5% Male householder, no spouse 35 14.9% Female householder, no spouse 56 23.8% Households with children under 18 66 28.1% Households with seniors (65+) 104 44.3% Average household size 2.80
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.7% 22.1% Married 55.8% 55.0% Separated 0.0% 3.8% Widowed 11.2% 8.0% Divorced 9.4% 11.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.7%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.6% Bachelor's or higher 6.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 14.2% Kindergarten 22 17.3% Elementary school 62 48.8% High school 18 14.2% College / grad school 7 5.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Professional & management
7.2%
Public administration
3.8%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.4% Service 24.2% Sales & office 23.3% Natural resources & construction 7.6% Production & transportation 33.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.4% Government 9.7% Self-employed 11.9% Unpaid family workers 3.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 59.6% Carpool 37.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
19.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 53.6% Retirement income 13.2% Supplemental Security 8.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 16.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 32.6% High cholesterol 33.8% Diabetes 11.5% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 29.6% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.5% Binge drinking 16.4% No physical activity 29.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.1% Depression 25.2% Fair or poor health 19.1% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 18.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.2% Visited dentist 52.7% Cholesterol screening 86.8% Teeth loss 21.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 7.4%
Disability % Any disability 19.6% Under 18 7.1% 18–64 years 10.5% 65 and over 61.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 39.9% Public insurance 63.5% No insurance 10.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 590 89.8% Spanish 10 1.7% Other Indo-European 10 1.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 651 99.1% Born in same state 651 99.1% Born in different state 521 79.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 0.9% Not a US citizen 6 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 67 10.2% Italian 44 6.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 30 4.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.8% Internet access 88.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64874
What city is ZIP code 64874 in?
ZIP code 64874 is primarily assigned to Wheaton, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 64874 in?
ZIP code 64874 falls within Barry County, Missouri.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64874?
33% of residents in ZIP code 64874 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 64874 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 64874 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 64874?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64874?
The median home value in ZIP code 64874 is $82,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 64874 in?
ZIP code 64874 observes the CST timezone.
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