64783 ZIP Code — Schell City, MO

Vernon County, Missouri

ZIP code 64783 is located in Schell City, Missouri, within Vernon County. It covers approximately 65.09 square miles and serves a population of 634 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417/660.

About ZIP code 64783

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 $96,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,679. 45% 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 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64783 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

634
population
65.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
64783 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 64783

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City Status
Schell City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
64750 Harwood (4.3 mi) 64790 Walker (4.8 mi) 64780 Rockville (5 mi) 64779 Rich Hill (13.2 mi) 64744 El Dorado Springs (13.6 mi) 64772 Nevada (13.8 mi) 64724 Appleton City (14.7 mi) 64778 Richards (15.3 mi) 64767 Milo (19 mi) 64752 Hume (19.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 634
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 217
Geography
Land area 65.09 sq mi
Water area 3.88 sq mi
Latitude 37.9955
Longitude -94.1722
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 417/660
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 67.0% 55.5% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 24.7% 31.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 6.2% 11.5% 19.5%
Over $200k 2.2% 1.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

634
Population
10
People per sq mi
48.5
Median age
$39,679
Median household income
$21,183
Per capita income
$96,000
Median home value
$529
Median monthly rent
86.4%
Home ownership
16.7%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
389
Housing units
7.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
23
35
5–9
36
11
10–14
12
27
15–19
28
6
20–24
6
15
25–34
15
22
35–44
23
55
45–54
56
35
55–59
37
16
60–64
16
39
65–74
40
25
75–84
26
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1818228.7%
18 and over45271.3%
65 and over13821.8%
Median age48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%
Two or more races 0.5%
GroupCount%
White63199.5%
Two or more races30.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 67.0% 55.5% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 24.7% 31.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 6.2% 11.5% 19.5%
Over $200k 2.2% 1.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 7.2%
$10k–$15k 3.4%
$15k–$25k 8.3%
$25k–$35k 6.8%
$35k–$50k 34.5%
$50k–$75k 17.8%
$75k–$100k 0.8%
$100k–$150k 21.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.2%
$10k–$15k3.4%
$15k–$25k8.3%
$25k–$35k6.8%
$35k–$50k34.5%
$50k–$75k17.8%
$75k–$100k0.8%
$100k–$150k21.2%
Median income$39,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.3%
$50k–$100k 32.5%
$100k–$150k 14.5%
$150k–$200k 11.4%
$200k–$300k 11.8%
$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$96,000
Median rent / month$529
Owner occupied86.4%
Renter occupied13.6%
Vacant37.9%
Single-family detached74.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes23.5%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.42

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.7%
2000–200913.6%
1990–199912.0%
1980–19898.2%
1970–197923.5%
1960–196910.4%
1950–19593.1%
1940–19494.9%
1939 or earlier23.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.2%
1 bedroom6.8%
2 bedrooms17.9%
3 bedrooms41.9%
4 bedrooms28.9%
5+ bedrooms3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle23.9%
2 vehicles27.3%
3 or more46.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity14.4%
Propane / LP gas47.0%
Fuel oil1.1%
Wood36.0%
No fuel used1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13250.0%
Cohabiting couple41.5%
Male householder, no spouse6625.0%
Female householder, no spouse6223.5%
Households with children under 185621.2%
Households with seniors (65+)10138.3%
Average household size2.40

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.2%18.2%
Married52.0%51.0%
Separated4.0%5.7%
Widowed0.8%14.6%
Divorced19.0%10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.8%
HS graduate 61.7%
Some college, no degree 15.9%
Associate's degree 6.3%
Bachelor's degree 4.7%
Graduate / professional 2.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.1%
Bachelor's or higher7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool116.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school8754.7%
High school5534.6%
College / grad school63.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%
Agriculture & mining 17.2%
Manufacturing 13.0%
Construction 7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%
Public administration 5.6%
Retail trade 5.1%
Other services 5.1%
Professional & management 4.7%
Transportation & utilities 4.2%
Finance & real estate 3.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.6%
Service12.6%
Sales & office14.4%
Natural resources & construction10.7%
Production & transportation23.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.7%
Government19.1%
Self-employed16.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.4%
Carpool0.9%
Public transit1.4%
Walk0.0%
Work from home18.3%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)27.1

Poverty

All people 16.7%
Under 18 years 12.1%
18 and over 18.6%
Married-couple families 11.4%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.1%
Retirement income23.1%
Supplemental Security2.3%
Cash public assistance4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP8.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.2%
High blood pressure37.0%
High cholesterol37.6%
Diabetes13.2%
Heart disease9.5%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis33.9%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease11.8%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.2%
Binge drinking15.6%
No physical activity32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.0%
Depression25.1%
Fair or poor health21.9%
Poor mental health16.7%
Poor physical health15.1%
No health insurance18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.8%
Visited dentist53.5%
Cholesterol screening87.8%
Teeth loss24.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans337.3%
Disability%
Any disability20.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years18.5%
65 and over52.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance45.7%
Public insurance41.6%
No insurance25.2%
Uninsured under 1933.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only58992.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)63299.7%
Born in same state63299.7%
Born in different state48075.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen20.3%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian7612%
Arab6410.1%
AncestryCount%
French599.3%
German10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.6%
Internet access81.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64783

What city is ZIP code 64783 in?

ZIP code 64783 is primarily assigned to Schell City, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64783 in?

ZIP code 64783 falls within Vernon County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64783?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 64783 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 64783 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64783 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 64783 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64783?

17% of residents in ZIP code 64783 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 64783 in?

ZIP code 64783 observes the CST timezone.

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