64459 ZIP Code — Helena, MO

Andrew County, Missouri

ZIP code 64459 is located in Helena, Missouri, within Andrew County. It covers approximately 23.75 square miles and serves a population of 411 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 816.

About ZIP code 64459

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 $169,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,663. 48% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 64459 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

411

population

23.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64459 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64459

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Helena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64494 Union Star (3.9 mi) 64436 Cosby (4.8 mi) 64430 Clarksdale (8.1 mi) 64422 Amity (8.6 mi) 64480 Rea (9 mi) 64485 Savannah (9.1 mi) 64463 King City (12.1 mi) 64506 Saint Joseph (12.2 mi) 64505 Saint Joseph (12.6 mi) 64443 Easton (12.8 mi) 64483 Rosendale (12.9 mi) 64421 Amazonia (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	411
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	23.75 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	39.9291
Longitude	-94.6547
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	28.8%	44.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	62.7%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	18.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

411

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$72,663

Median household income

$28,158

Per capita income

$169,400

Median home value

$889

Median monthly rent

91.4%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

209

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	87	21.2%
18 and over	324	78.8%
65 and over	123	29.9%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	411	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.8%	44.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	62.7%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	18.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 32.3%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	32.3%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$72,663

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 38.2%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,400
Median rent / month	$889
Owner occupied	91.4%
Renter occupied	8.6%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	52.9%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.8%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	33.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	52.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	64.0%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Fuel oil	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	81	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	46	24.7%
Male householder, no spouse	35	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	24	12.9%
Households with children under 18	81	43.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	82	44.1%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	40.5%
Married	54.2%	39.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	17.6%	13.8%
Divorced	5.2%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	19.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	37.7%
High school	24	31.2%
College / grad school	9	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.9%

Construction 25.0%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Professional & management 8.3%

Retail trade 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Public administration 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	5.4%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	33.3%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.5%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.8%
Retirement income	47.3%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	69.6%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	385	93.7%
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)	411	100.0%
Born in same state	411	100.0%
Born in different state	338	82.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	166	40.4%
Italian	39	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	34	8.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	80.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64459

What city is ZIP code 64459 in?

ZIP code 64459 is primarily assigned to Helena, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64459 in?

ZIP code 64459 falls within Andrew County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 64459 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 64459 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 64459 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 64459 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64459 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 64459 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64459?

The median home value in ZIP code 64459 is $169,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 64459 in?

ZIP code 64459 observes the CST timezone.