64769 ZIP Code — Mindenmines, MO

Barton County, Missouri

ZIP code 64769 is located in Mindenmines, Missouri, within Barton County. It covers approximately 40.65 square miles and serves a population of 718 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64769

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $39,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($29,211) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 65% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 64769 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

718

population

40.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64769 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64769

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mindenmines	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64762 Liberal (6.5 mi) 64832 Asbury (8.2 mi) 66763 Frontenac (8.3 mi) 66756 Mulberry (9.1 mi) 64855 Oronogo (10 mi) 66762 Pittsburg (12.2 mi) 66712 Arma (12.4 mi) 66781 Weir (13.9 mi) 64755 Jasper (15.9 mi) 66711 Arcadia (16.3 mi) 64759 Lamar (16.4 mi) 64834 Carl Junction (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	718
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	40.65 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	37.4374
Longitude	-94.5545
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	63.9%	55.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	26.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	15.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

718

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$29,211

Median household income

$35,115

Per capita income

$39,800

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

88.5%

Home ownership

27.2%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

307

Housing units

11.0%

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	178	24.8%
18 and over	540	75.2%
65 and over	230	32.0%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 8.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	653	90.9%
Two or more races	60	8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	55.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	26.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	15.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 29.5%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	29.5%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	3.5%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$29,211

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 55.7%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$39,800
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	88.5%
Renter occupied	11.5%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	66.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	34.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	40.9%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	4.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	21.9%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	19.4%
Propane / LP gas	68.4%
Wood	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	166	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	11	3.8%
Female householder, no spouse	109	37.8%
Households with children under 18	56	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	175	60.8%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	12.0%
Married	66.4%	57.3%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	8.7%
Divorced	3.5%	22.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 51.3%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	5.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	58	45.3%
High school	50	39.1%
College / grad school	13	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Agriculture & mining 14.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Construction 8.0%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Retail trade 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Professional & management 5.8%

Other services 5.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.8%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.6%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 27.2%

Under 18 years 33.1%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.3%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.7%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	63.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.7%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	648	90.3%
Spanish	21	3.2%
Other Indo-European	21	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	703	97.9%
Born in same state	703	97.9%
Born in different state	268	37.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	2.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	99	13.8%
Italian	90	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	2.6%
English	12	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64769

What city is ZIP code 64769 in?

ZIP code 64769 is primarily assigned to Mindenmines, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64769 in?

ZIP code 64769 falls within Barton County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 64769 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 64769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 64769 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 64769 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64769?

27% of residents in ZIP code 64769 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 64769 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 64769 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 64769 in?

ZIP code 64769 observes the CST timezone.