64661 ZIP Code — Mercer, MO

Mercer County, Missouri

ZIP code 64661 is located in Mercer, Missouri, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 99.53 square miles and serves a population of 814 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 64661

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $49,309. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

814

population

99.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64661 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64661

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64661. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mercer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50147 Lineville (7.3 mi) 50008 Allerton (11 mi) 64672 Powersville (11 mi) 64673 Princeton (11.8 mi) 64655 Lucerne (13.3 mi) 64632 Cainsville (14.1 mi) 50103 Garden Grove (14.5 mi) 50060 Corydon (16.4 mi) 64667 Newtown (17.2 mi) 50065 Davis City (17.3 mi) 50144 Leon (18.3 mi) 64426 Blythedale (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	814
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	99.53 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	40.5262
Longitude	-93.4991
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	51.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	35.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

814

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$49,309

Median household income

$27,647

Per capita income

$102,700

Median home value

$483

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

390

Housing units

21.1%

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	189	23.2%
18 and over	625	76.8%
65 and over	154	18.9%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Two or more races 4.3%

Asian 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	744	89.7%
Two or more races	36	4.3%
Asian	31	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.8%
Black or African American	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	51.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	35.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 22.9%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	22.9%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$49,309

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 27.2%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,700
Median rent / month	$483
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	31.5%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	20.5%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	18.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.2%
Electricity	39.9%
Propane / LP gas	24.4%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	7.0%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	34	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	56	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	76	23.2%
Households with children under 18	71	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	35.4%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	23.7%
Married	49.7%	46.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	13.1%	15.0%
Divorced	12.8%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 46.3%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.4%
Kindergarten	2	1.4%
Elementary school	56	39.4%
High school	41	28.9%
College / grad school	41	28.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.9%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Retail trade 18.0%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Construction 5.2%

Public administration 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Professional & management 1.6%

Other services 1.6%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	23.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.7%
Carpool	21.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 7.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	14.0%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	22.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	739	90.8%
Spanish	5	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	783	96.2%
Born in same state	783	96.2%
Born in different state	439	53.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	31	3.8%
Not a US citizen	31	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	102	12.5%
Italian	80	9.8%
French	44	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	1.8%
English	8	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64661

What city is ZIP code 64661 in?

ZIP code 64661 is primarily assigned to Mercer, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64661 in?

ZIP code 64661 falls within Mercer County, Missouri.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64661?

The median home value in ZIP code 64661 is $102,700.

Does ZIP code 64661 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 64661 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 64661?

ZIP code 64661 has an estimated population of 814 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 64661?

The median household income in ZIP code 64661 is $49,309, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 64661 in?

ZIP code 64661 observes the CST timezone.