64784 ZIP Code — Sheldon, MO

Vernon County, Missouri

ZIP code 64784 is located in Sheldon, Missouri, within Vernon County. It covers approximately 111.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,233 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64784

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $45,938. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64784 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,233

population

111.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64784 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64784

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64784. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sheldon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64767 Milo (4.5 mi) 64756 Jerico Springs (12 mi) 64759 Lamar (12.2 mi) 64772 Nevada (12.9 mi) 64728 Bronaugh (14.9 mi) 64771 Moundville (15.3 mi) 64744 El Dorado Springs (16.1 mi) 64790 Walker (17.2 mi) 64741 Deerfield (17.7 mi) 64762 Liberal (19 mi) 64750 Harwood (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,233
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	217

Geography
Land area	111.07 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	37.6880
Longitude	-94.2258
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	55.7%	55.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	31.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	11.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,233

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$45,938

Median household income

$25,985

Per capita income

$106,300

Median home value

$494

Median monthly rent

68.5%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

449

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

101

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	278	22.5%
18 and over	955	77.5%
65 and over	257	20.8%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,183	95.2%
Two or more races	47	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	55.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	31.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	11.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 21.7%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	21.7%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$45,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.0%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,300
Median rent / month	$494
Owner occupied	68.5%
Renter occupied	31.5%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	22.1%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.1%
Electricity	41.6%
Propane / LP gas	27.1%
Wood	14.7%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	265	49.9%
Cohabiting couple	41	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	71	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	154	29.0%
Households with children under 18	109	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	37.7%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	25.7%
Married	60.0%	46.6%
Separated	0.7%	0.6%
Widowed	5.6%	11.4%
Divorced	10.9%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.8%
Kindergarten	14	6.7%
Elementary school	127	60.8%
High school	31	14.8%
College / grad school	27	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Agriculture & mining 20.2%

Retail trade 11.2%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Professional & management 4.7%

Other services 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	23.9%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 22.7%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	54.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	15.3%
Uninsured under 19	17.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,149	93.2%
Spanish	46	4.0%
Other Indo-European	45	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,181	95.8%
Born in same state	1,173	95.1%
Born in different state	741	60.1%
Foreign born	8	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	52	4.2%
Not a US citizen	5	9.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	175	14.2%
French	119	9.7%
English	85	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	68	5.5%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64784

What city is ZIP code 64784 in?

ZIP code 64784 is primarily assigned to Sheldon, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64784 in?

ZIP code 64784 falls within Vernon County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64784?

18% of residents in ZIP code 64784 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64784 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 64784 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64784?

The median home value in ZIP code 64784 is $106,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 64784?

The median household income in ZIP code 64784 is $45,938, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 64784 in?

ZIP code 64784 observes the CST timezone.