64491 ZIP Code — Tarkio, MO
Atchison County, Missouri
ZIP code 64491 is located in Tarkio, Missouri, within Atchison County. It covers approximately 115.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,652 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.
About ZIP code 64491
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 $85,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $57,863. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,652
population
115.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
64491 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 64491
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64491. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tarkio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
64498 Westboro (6.5 mi)
64446 Fairfax (8.3 mi)
64445 Elmo (12.1 mi)
51630 Blanchard (13.2 mi)
64487 Skidmore (14.4 mi)
64482 Rock Port (14.8 mi)
64428 Burlington Junction (15.9 mi)
51636 Coin (16.7 mi)
64431 Clearmont (18.5 mi)
51640 Hamburg (19.5 mi)
51631 Braddyville (19.6 mi)
64470 Mound City (20 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,652 |
| Population density | 14 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 115.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4369 |
| Longitude | -95.3207 |
| 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 | 49.1% | 47.7% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 33.9% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.5% | 15.1% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
1,652
Population
14
People per sq mi
48.8
Median age
$57,863
Median household income
$32,255
Per capita income
$85,400
Median home value
$615
Median monthly rent
70.0%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
666
Housing units
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
39
Under 5
39
31
5–9
31
45
10–14
45
42
15–19
43
72
20–24
73
78
25–34
78
89
35–44
90
74
45–54
75
57
55–59
58
73
60–64
74
100
65–74
101
85
75–84
86
37
85+
37
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 293 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 1,359 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 446 | 27.0% |
| Median age | 48.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Two or more races
4.2%
Other race
0.9%
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,556 | 89.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 | 4.5% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.1% | 47.7% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 33.9% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.5% | 15.1% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
13.9%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
24.6%
$75k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k+
2.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.1% |
| Median income | $57,863 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.0%
$50k–$100k
46.8%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k–$300k
9.0%
$300k–$500k
2.9%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,400 |
| Median rent / month | $615 |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% |
| Vacant | 15.9% |
| Single-family detached | 80.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.20 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.4% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.0% |
| Electricity | 39.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 323 | 43.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 63 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 125 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 238 | 31.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 144 | 19.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 293 | 39.1% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.0% | 22.2% |
| Married | 53.9% | 47.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 16.0% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
40.4%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
2.6%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 39 | 12.7% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 124 | 40.4% |
| High school | 93 | 30.3% |
| College / grad school | 45 | 14.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Retail trade
15.3%
Professional & management
11.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.8%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Agriculture & mining
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Public administration
5.3%
Construction
4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Other services
3.4%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.9% |
| Service | 26.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 18.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.9% |
| Government | 19.8% |
| Self-employed | 10.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.5% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 2.2% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
Poverty
All people
14.9%
Under 18 years
25.4%
18 and over
12.6%
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
37.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.2% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 36.7% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 31.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 27.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 15.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 59.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 17.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 99 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 19.4% |
| 65 and over | 39.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.1% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| No insurance | 14.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,574 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 3 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,648 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 1,640 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 1,131 | 68.5% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 297 | 18% |
| French | 215 | 13% |
| Arab | 158 | 9.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 26 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.3% |
| Internet access | 87.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64491
What city is ZIP code 64491 in?
ZIP code 64491 is primarily assigned to Tarkio, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 64491 in?
ZIP code 64491 falls within Atchison County, Missouri.
Does ZIP code 64491 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 64491 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 64491 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 64491 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64491?
The median home value in ZIP code 64491 is $85,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 64491?
ZIP code 64491 has an estimated population of 1,652 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 64491 in?
ZIP code 64491 observes the CST timezone.