64759 ZIP Code — Lamar, MO

Barton County, Missouri

ZIP code 64759 is located in Lamar, Missouri, within Barton County. It covers approximately 265.57 square miles and serves a population of 7,803 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64759

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 $128,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $44,224. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 64759 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.

7,803

population

265.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lamar	Acceptable
Lamar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64784 Sheldon (12.2 mi) 64762 Liberal (12.4 mi) 64748 Golden City (12.9 mi) 64755 Jasper (13.4 mi) 64767 Milo (15.1 mi) 64769 Mindenmines (16.4 mi) 64728 Bronaugh (17.1 mi) 64855 Oronogo (18 mi) 64756 Jerico Springs (18.2 mi) 65682 Lockwood (19.6 mi) 64771 Moundville (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,803
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	265.57 sq mi
Water area	2.18 sq mi
Latitude	37.5160
Longitude	-94.2732
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	56.8%	55.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,803

Population

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$44,224

Median household income

$22,110

Per capita income

$128,500

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

65.3%

Home ownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

2,310

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

221

Under 5

229

167

5–9

173

350

10–14

365

291

15–19

303

263

20–24

273

436

25–34

454

468

35–44

487

383

45–54

398

230

55–59

240

265

60–64

276

434

65–74

452

227

75–84

237

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,918	24.6%
18 and over	5,885	75.4%
65 and over	1,531	19.6%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,372	92.2%
Two or more races	338	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	197	2.5%
Other race	46	0.6%
Black or African American	33	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	55.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$44,224

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,500
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	65.3%
Renter occupied	34.7%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.0%
Electricity	23.2%
Propane / LP gas	20.3%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,468	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	231	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	476	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	707	24.5%
Households with children under 18	1,008	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,024	35.5%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	25.8%
Married	53.6%	48.0%
Separated	0.3%	2.3%
Widowed	6.2%	10.2%
Divorced	9.4%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	3.9%
Kindergarten	93	5.5%
Elementary school	791	46.5%
High school	522	30.7%
College / grad school	230	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.4%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Retail trade 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Construction 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Professional & management 4.8%

Other services 4.2%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 25.2%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 44.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	13.4%
Supplemental Security	14.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	324	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	12.8%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,353	94.2%
Spanish	19	0.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,773	99.6%
Born in same state	7,729	99.1%
Born in different state	5,388	69.1%
Foreign born	44	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	30	0.4%
Not a US citizen	26	86.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,150	14.7%
French	891	11.4%
Arab	488	6.3%
English	143	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	56	0.7%
Polish	40	0.5%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64759

What city is ZIP code 64759 in?

ZIP code 64759 is primarily assigned to Lamar, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64759 in?

ZIP code 64759 falls within Barton County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64759?

25% of residents in ZIP code 64759 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64759 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 64759 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64759?

The median home value in ZIP code 64759 is $128,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 64759?

The median household income in ZIP code 64759 is $44,224, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 64759 in?

ZIP code 64759 observes the CST timezone.