64748 ZIP Code — Golden City, MO

Barton County, Missouri

ZIP code 64748 is located in Golden City, Missouri, within Barton County. It covers approximately 108.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,270 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64748

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 $91,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $41,000. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 64748 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,270

population

108.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64748 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64748

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Golden City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64755 Jasper (9.4 mi) 65682 Lockwood (12.4 mi) 64759 Lamar (12.9 mi) 64848 La Russell (13.7 mi) 64859 Reeds (13.8 mi) 64836 Carthage (14.7 mi) 64862 Sarcoxie (15.2 mi) 65752 South Greenfield (16.4 mi) 65661 Greenfield (18.6 mi) 64855 Oronogo (18.6 mi) 65603 Arcola (19.1 mi) 65707 Miller (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,270
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	108.69 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.3626
Longitude	-94.1402
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	417

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	55.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	26.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	15.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,270

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$41,000

Median household income

$25,614

Per capita income

$91,000

Median home value

$633

Median monthly rent

69.1%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

10.7%

Unemployment

515

Housing units

19.4%

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	295	23.2%
18 and over	975	76.8%
65 and over	261	20.6%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,180	90.6%
Two or more races	71	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	32	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.8%
Asian	4	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	55.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	26.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	15.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 16.3%

$15k–$25k 18.3%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	16.3%
$15k–$25k	18.3%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$41,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.4%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,000
Median rent / month	$633
Owner occupied	69.1%
Renter occupied	30.9%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	11.3%
1939 or earlier	29.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.4%
Electricity	28.3%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Wood	5.2%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	234	43.3%
Cohabiting couple	26	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	112	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	168	31.1%
Households with children under 18	128	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	206	38.1%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	19.1%
Married	55.2%	46.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.2%
Widowed	5.5%	11.6%
Divorced	14.4%	21.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.9%
Kindergarten	40	18.4%
Elementary school	82	37.8%
High school	29	13.4%
College / grad school	64	29.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Finance & real estate 13.8%

Retail trade 13.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 6.5%

Other services 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Professional & management 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 23.1%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 54.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,103	86.9%
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)	1,264	99.5%
Born in same state	1,259	99.1%
Born in different state	896	70.6%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.5%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	126	9.9%
French	115	9.1%
Arab	79	6.2%
Polish	9	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.5%
German	5	0.4%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64748

What city is ZIP code 64748 in?

ZIP code 64748 is primarily assigned to Golden City, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64748 in?

ZIP code 64748 falls within Barton County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64748?

21% of residents in ZIP code 64748 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64748 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 64748 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64748?

The median home value in ZIP code 64748 is $91,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 64748?

The median household income in ZIP code 64748 is $41,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 64748 in?

ZIP code 64748 observes the CST timezone.