64454 ZIP Code — Gower, MO

Clinton County, Missouri

ZIP code 64454 is located in Gower, Missouri, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 71.74 square miles and serves a population of 2,585 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 816.

About ZIP code 64454

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,261. 36% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 64454 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,585

population

71.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64454 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64454

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64454. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gower	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64401 Agency (6.2 mi) 64444 Edgerton (8.8 mi) 64477 Plattsburg (9.5 mi) 64439 Dearborn (9.6 mi) 64448 Faucett (9.7 mi) 64492 Trimble (9.8 mi) 64443 Easton (10.4 mi) 64490 Stewartsville (11.1 mi) 64507 Saint Joseph (11.8 mi) 64018 Camden Point (12.4 mi) 64503 Saint Joseph (13.7 mi) 64089 Smithville (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,585
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	71.74 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	39.6034
Longitude	-94.6116
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	816

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	41.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	37.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	19.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,585

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$68,261

Median household income

$32,564

Per capita income

$212,500

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

941

Housing units

32.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

119

Under 5

110

109

5–9

101

102

10–14

15–19

20–24

142

25–34

131

187

35–44

172

160

45–54

148

55–59

110

60–64

102

137

65–74

126

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	732	28.3%
18 and over	1,853	71.7%
65 and over	479	18.5%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,492	95%
Two or more races	59	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	39	1.5%
Other race	34	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	41.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	37.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	19.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$68,261

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,500
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.6%
Electricity	57.0%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	568	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	88	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	137	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	159	16.7%
Households with children under 18	357	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	308	32.4%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	21.2%
Married	57.3%	60.7%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	6.5%
Divorced	18.4%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 23.1%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	32.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	8.2%
Kindergarten	25	3.7%
Elementary school	328	49.0%
High school	125	18.7%
College / grad school	137	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Retail trade 13.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Construction 6.7%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Professional & management 4.4%

Public administration 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Other services 2.3%

Information 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	8.7%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	193	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.8%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,356	91.1%
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)	2,579	99.8%
Born in same state	2,579	99.8%
Born in different state	1,982	76.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	634	24.5%
Italian	283	10.9%
Arab	168	6.5%
German	64	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	1.1%
Polish	28	1.1%
Dutch	17	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64454

What city is ZIP code 64454 in?

ZIP code 64454 is primarily assigned to Gower, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64454 in?

ZIP code 64454 falls within Buchanan County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 64454 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 64454 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64454 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 64454 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 64454 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 64454 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 64454?

ZIP code 64454 has an estimated population of 2,585 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 64454 in?

ZIP code 64454 observes the CST timezone.