64638 ZIP Code — Dawn, MO

Livingston County, Missouri

ZIP code 64638 is located in Dawn, Missouri, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 66.02 square miles and serves a population of 602 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 64638

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,861. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

602

population

66.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dawn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64656 Ludlow (5.5 mi) 64601 Chillicothe (7.3 mi) 64682 Tina (9.8 mi) 64624 Braymer (10.6 mi) 64622 Bogard (11 mi) 64625 Breckenridge (12.9 mi) 64688 Wheeling (13.9 mi) 64643 Hale (15.4 mi) 64659 Meadville (18.2 mi) 64635 Chula (18.9 mi) 64637 Cowgill (18.9 mi) 64623 Bosworth (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	602
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	66.02 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.6762
Longitude	-93.6007
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	47.8%	48.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	35.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	13.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

602

Population

People per sq mi

30.9

Median age

$59,861

Median household income

$26,217

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

$493

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

215

Housing units

29.8%

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	219	36.4%
18 and over	383	63.6%
65 and over	43	7.1%
Median age	30.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	596	99%
Black or African American	3	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.3%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	48.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	35.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	13.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.2%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 29.3%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	29.3%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	12.6%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$59,861

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.5%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 22.7%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$493
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	24.2%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	0.4%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	12.7%
1939 or earlier	25.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	47.6%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	37.7%
Propane / LP gas	45.5%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	11.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	115	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	27	14.1%
Male householder, no spouse	24	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	25	13.1%
Households with children under 18	86	45.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	16.8%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	10.4%
Married	58.0%	68.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	11.5%
Divorced	11.7%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 9.9%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	29.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.2%
Kindergarten	12	8.7%
Elementary school	118	85.5%
High school	5	3.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.6%

Professional & management 14.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Construction 7.3%

Retail trade 6.0%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Public administration 2.0%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.5%
Service	8.9%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.1%
Government	5.2%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.9%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.1%
Public insurance	14.8%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	518	86.0%
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)	602	100.0%
Born in same state	602	100.0%
Born in different state	567	94.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	2.3%
Italian	12	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	1.5%
English	6	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.7%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64638

What city is ZIP code 64638 in?

ZIP code 64638 is primarily assigned to Dawn, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64638 in?

ZIP code 64638 falls within Livingston County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 64638 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 64638 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 64638 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 64638 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64638?

The median home value in ZIP code 64638 is $150,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 64638?

ZIP code 64638 has an estimated population of 602 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 64638 in?

ZIP code 64638 observes the CST timezone.