64426 ZIP Code — Blythedale, MO

Harrison County, Missouri

ZIP code 64426 is located in Blythedale, Missouri, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 54.63 square miles and serves a population of 459 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 64426

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $34,844. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 64426 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

459

population

54.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64426 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64426

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64426. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blythedale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64632 Cainsville (5.6 mi) 64442 Eagleville (7.9 mi) 50065 Davis City (10.6 mi) 50140 Lamoni (10.9 mi) 64481 Ridgeway (11 mi) 50133 Kellerton (14.8 mi) 50144 Leon (16.5 mi) 64673 Princeton (17.5 mi) 64467 Martinsville (17.9 mi) 50067 Decatur (18 mi) 64424 Bethany (18.8 mi) 64661 Mercer (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	459
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	54.63 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.5083
Longitude	-93.8609
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.7%	58.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	30.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	10.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	0.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

459

Population

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$34,844

Median household income

$19,457

Per capita income

Median home value

$815

Median monthly rent

63.7%

Home ownership

22.2%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

6.6%

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	69	15.0%
18 and over	390	85.0%
65 and over	83	18.1%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	454	98.1%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.9%
Two or more races	4	0.9%
Black or African American	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.7%	58.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	30.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	10.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	0.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 33.6%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	33.6%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	4.1%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$34,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 61.3%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$815
Owner occupied	63.7%
Renter occupied	36.3%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	39.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	43.4%
3 bedrooms	35.7%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	28.1%
Propane / LP gas	53.4%
Wood	17.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	41	28.1%
Cohabiting couple	15	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	31	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	59	40.4%
Households with children under 18	37	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	31.5%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.8%	22.2%
Married	20.0%	23.9%
Separated	0.4%	0.6%
Widowed	1.3%	36.7%
Divorced	14.6%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 69.0%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	13.2%
Kindergarten	2	2.9%
Elementary school	20	29.4%
High school	30	44.1%
College / grad school	7	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.5%

Finance & real estate 18.7%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Information 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Construction 3.6%

Public administration 2.9%

Professional & management 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	33.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	17.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 22.2%

Under 18 years 56.5%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 17.1%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.1%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	17.1%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	11.1%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.7%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	44.1%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.7%
Public insurance	61.4%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	442	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)	459	100.0%
Born in same state	459	100.0%
Born in different state	293	63.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	198	43.1%
French	59	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	5.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64426

What city is ZIP code 64426 in?

ZIP code 64426 is primarily assigned to Blythedale, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64426 in?

ZIP code 64426 falls within Harrison County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 64426 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 64426 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64426?

7% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 64426?

22% of residents in ZIP code 64426 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 64426?

The median household income in ZIP code 64426 is $34,844, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 64426 in?

ZIP code 64426 observes the CST timezone.