64453 ZIP Code — Gentry, MO

Gentry County, Missouri

ZIP code 64453 is located in Gentry, Missouri, within Gentry County. It covers approximately 40.26 square miles and serves a population of 204 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 64453

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 $227,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,821. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 64453 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

204

population

40.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64453 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64453

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64453. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gentry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64402 Albany (5.2 mi) 64499 Worth (6 mi) 64441 Denver (7.7 mi) 64489 Stanberry (8.2 mi) 64438 Darlington (10.3 mi) 64486 Sheridan (12.1 mi) 64456 Grant City (12.7 mi) 64467 Martinsville (12.9 mi) 64471 New Hampton (13.6 mi) 64432 Clyde (13.7 mi) 64479 Ravenwood (14.7 mi) 64433 Conception (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	204
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	40.26 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3431
Longitude	-94.4026
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	33.3%	50.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	50.5%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	16.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

204

Population

People per sq mi

28.7

Median age

$74,821

Median household income

$31,317

Per capita income

$227,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.9%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

138

Housing units

19.8%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	58	28.4%
18 and over	146	71.6%
65 and over	11	5.4%
Median age	28.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Asian 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	199	97.5%
Asian	5	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	50.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	50.5%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	16.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.7%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 29.2%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$200k+ 10.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	29.2%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$200k+	10.8%
Median income	$74,821

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.2%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$500k–$1M 34.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$227,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.9%
Renter occupied	3.1%
Vacant	53.6%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	2.9%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	24.3%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	36.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.6%
3 bedrooms	75.7%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	18.5%
Propane / LP gas	61.5%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	37	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	6	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	17	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	5	7.7%
Households with children under 18	33	50.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	11	16.9%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	29.3%
Married	46.6%	56.9%
Separated	5.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.2%
Divorced	10.2%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 30.2%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	17.0%
Kindergarten	17	36.2%
Elementary school	20	42.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	2	4.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.3%

Agriculture & mining 18.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Retail trade 6.0%

Professional & management 3.4%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	2.6%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.9%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	9.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	15.2%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	183	89.7%
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)	204	100.0%
Born in same state	204	100.0%
Born in different state	135	66.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	40	19.6%
French	34	16.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	8.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64453

What city is ZIP code 64453 in?

ZIP code 64453 is primarily assigned to Gentry, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64453 in?

ZIP code 64453 falls within Gentry County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 64453 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 64453 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64453 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 64453 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 64453?

ZIP code 64453 has an estimated population of 204 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64453?

The median home value in ZIP code 64453 is $227,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 64453 in?

ZIP code 64453 observes the CST timezone.