64762 ZIP Code — Liberal, MO

Barton County, Missouri

ZIP code 64762 is located in Liberal, Missouri, within Barton County. It covers approximately 127.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,656 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64762

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 $93,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,458. 39% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 64762 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,656

population

127.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64762 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64762

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64762. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Liberal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64769 Mindenmines (6.5 mi) 66756 Mulberry (8.5 mi) 64728 Bronaugh (11.6 mi) 66763 Frontenac (12.1 mi) 66712 Arma (12.1 mi) 64759 Lamar (12.4 mi) 66711 Arcadia (13.8 mi) 64832 Asbury (14.3 mi) 64855 Oronogo (14.7 mi) 64771 Moundville (15.1 mi) 66741 Garland (17 mi) 64755 Jasper (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,656
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	127.49 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	37.5205
Longitude	-94.5002
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	54.0%	55.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	26.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,656

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$56,458

Median household income

$28,149

Per capita income

$93,700

Median home value

$569

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

668

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

35–44

116

45–54

108

55–59

101

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	424	25.6%
18 and over	1,232	74.4%
65 and over	226	13.6%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.6%

Two or more races 9.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,456	84.6%
Two or more races	170	9.9%
Hispanic or Latino	65	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	1.6%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	55.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	26.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$56,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.0%

$50k–$100k 31.8%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,700
Median rent / month	$569
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	11.4%
1939 or earlier	29.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	18.2%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	30.8%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.0%
Electricity	25.5%
Propane / LP gas	26.2%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	12.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	394	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	114	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	118	18.4%
Households with children under 18	248	38.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	30.1%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.5%	8.8%
Married	62.7%	65.6%
Separated	1.8%	1.8%
Widowed	7.2%	9.0%
Divorced	8.8%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	4.6%
Kindergarten	17	4.6%
Elementary school	208	56.5%
High school	94	25.5%
College / grad school	32	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Agriculture & mining 14.8%

Construction 11.1%

Finance & real estate 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Retail trade 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Professional & management 4.7%

Public administration 3.7%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.7%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 15.5%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 17.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	50.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,526	92.1%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,651	99.7%
Born in same state	1,631	98.5%
Born in different state	873	52.7%
Foreign born	20	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	261	15.8%
Italian	204	12.3%
Arab	90	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	2.7%
Polish	15	0.9%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64762

What city is ZIP code 64762 in?

ZIP code 64762 is primarily assigned to Liberal, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64762 in?

ZIP code 64762 falls within Barton County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 64762 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 64762 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64762?

The median home value in ZIP code 64762 is $93,700.

Does ZIP code 64762 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 64762 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 64762?

ZIP code 64762 has an estimated population of 1,656 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 64762 in?

ZIP code 64762 observes the CST timezone.