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Holt County
Forest City, MO
64451
64451 ZIP Code — Forest City, MO
Holt County, Missouri
ZIP code 64451 is located in
Forest City ,
Missouri ,
within Holt County .
It covers approximately 56.25 square miles and serves a population of
410 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 660 .
About ZIP code 64451
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 $96,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $43,047. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 51% 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 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 64451 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
410
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
087
Geography
Land area
56.25 sq mi
Water area
1.07 sq mi
Latitude
39.9899
Longitude
-95.2317
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
660
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.9%
52.0%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
22.5%
30.9%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
15.3%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$43,047
Median household income
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 74 18.0% 18 and over 336 82.0% 65 and over 135 32.9% Median age 54.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Group Count % White 403 98.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 1% Asian 3 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.9%
52.0%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
22.5%
30.9%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
15.3%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.5% $10k–$15k 5.1% $15k–$25k 7.6% $25k–$35k 31.5% $35k–$50k 13.7% $50k–$75k 15.7% $75k–$100k 15.2% $100k–$150k 8.1% $150k–$200k 0.5% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $43,047
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $96,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 76.1% Renter occupied 23.9% Vacant 14.3% Single-family detached 70.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.6% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.84
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 17.8% 1990–1999 8.3% 1980–1989 10.4% 1970–1979 8.3% 1960–1969 9.6% 1950–1959 5.7% 1940–1949 3.9% 1939 or earlier 36.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 12.2% 2 bedrooms 32.2% 3 bedrooms 36.1% 4 bedrooms 17.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 37.1% 2 vehicles 26.4% 3 or more 34.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 38.6% Electricity 42.1% Propane / LP gas 9.1% Wood 4.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 90 45.7% Cohabiting couple 15 7.6% Male householder, no spouse 29 14.7% Female householder, no spouse 63 32.0% Households with children under 18 38 19.3% Households with seniors (65+) 103 52.3% Average household size 2.08
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.3% 16.3% Married 56.6% 63.0% Separated 2.4% 6.0% Widowed 13.3% 6.5% Divorced 5.4% 8.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.8% Bachelor's or higher 17.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 14 25.9% Kindergarten 4 7.4% Elementary school 18 33.3% High school 14 25.9% College / grad school 4 7.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Agriculture & mining
19.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Public administration
1.4%
Professional & management
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.8% Service 9.2% Sales & office 23.4% Natural resources & construction 7.8% Production & transportation 34.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.0% Government 12.8% Self-employed 26.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.7% Carpool 9.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 23.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.9%
Female-led households
64.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.3% Retirement income 21.3% Supplemental Security 5.1% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 5.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.6% High blood pressure 35.9% High cholesterol 37.5% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 31.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.9% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 28.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.0% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 18.1% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 15.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.9% Visited dentist 58.6% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 18.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 47 14.0%
Disability % Any disability 24.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.9% 65 and over 59.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.9% Public insurance 45.4% No insurance 15.1% Uninsured under 19 18.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 385 93.9% 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) 407 99.3% Born in same state 407 99.3% Born in different state 337 82.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 0.7% Not a US citizen 3 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 71 17.3% Arab 31 7.6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 23 5.6% English 2 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.0% Internet access 88.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64451
What city is ZIP code 64451 in?
ZIP code 64451 is primarily assigned to Forest City, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 64451 in?
ZIP code 64451 falls within Holt County, Missouri.
Does ZIP code 64451 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 64451 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 64451 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 64451 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64451?
20% of residents in ZIP code 64451 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 64451 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 64451 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 64451 in?
ZIP code 64451 observes the CST timezone.
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