64494 ZIP Code — Union Star, MO

Dekalb County, Missouri

ZIP code 64494 is located in Union Star, Missouri, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 56.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,062 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 816.

About ZIP code 64494

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 $122,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,636. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 54 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 64494 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,062
population
56.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
64494 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 64494

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City Status
Union Star Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
64459 Helena (3.9 mi) 64422 Amity (7.5 mi) 64480 Rea (7.9 mi) 64463 King City (8.1 mi) 64436 Cosby (8.6 mi) 64430 Clarksdale (9.7 mi) 64485 Savannah (12.1 mi) 64469 Maysville (12.9 mi) 64483 Rosendale (13.7 mi) 64457 Guilford (13.8 mi) 64506 Saint Joseph (16.2 mi) 64443 Easton (16.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,062
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 063
Geography
Land area 56.68 sq mi
Water area 0.50 sq mi
Latitude 39.9720
Longitude -94.6055
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 816
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.1% 36.3% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 46.9% 43.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 9.9% 18.9% 19.5%
Over $200k 1.1% 1.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,062
Population
19
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$63,636
Median household income
$30,401
Per capita income
$122,700
Median home value
$813
Median monthly rent
81.3%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
385
Housing units
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
37
Under 5
43
31
5–9
37
34
10–14
40
25
15–19
30
54
20–24
63
51
25–34
59
46
35–44
53
46
45–54
54
30
55–59
35
25
60–64
29
62
65–74
73
28
75–84
32
21
85+
24
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1826224.7%
18 and over80075.3%
65 and over24022.6%
Median age39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%
Two or more races 3.1%
Asian 2.6%
Black or African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White98592%
Two or more races333.1%
Asian282.6%
Black or African American151.4%
Hispanic or Latino90.8%
Other race10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.1% 36.3% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 46.9% 43.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 9.9% 18.9% 19.5%
Over $200k 1.1% 1.1% 5.2%
Under $10k 0.5%
$10k–$15k 2.8%
$15k–$25k 10.0%
$25k–$35k 10.8%
$35k–$50k 10.0%
$50k–$75k 27.5%
$75k–$100k 12.5%
$100k–$150k 16.5%
$150k–$200k 5.5%
$200k+ 4.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.5%
$10k–$15k2.8%
$15k–$25k10.0%
$25k–$35k10.8%
$35k–$50k10.0%
$50k–$75k27.5%
$75k–$100k12.5%
$100k–$150k16.5%
$150k–$200k5.5%
$200k+4.0%
Median income$63,636

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%
$50k–$100k 23.7%
$100k–$150k 22.8%
$150k–$200k 19.1%
$200k–$300k 13.8%
$300k–$500k 4.9%
$500k–$1M 5.5%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$122,700
Median rent / month$813
Owner occupied81.3%
Renter occupied18.8%
Vacant13.0%
Single-family detached90.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.8%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.68

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.1%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20096.7%
1990–199917.4%
1980–19895.0%
1970–197911.3%
1960–196910.4%
1950–19599.6%
1940–19492.2%
1939 or earlier36.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.2%
1 bedroom8.5%
2 bedrooms27.8%
3 bedrooms47.6%
4 bedrooms10.9%
5+ bedrooms5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.5%
1 vehicle28.5%
2 vehicles30.8%
3 or more38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.5%
Electricity29.3%
Propane / LP gas49.8%
Wood12.5%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22656.5%
Cohabiting couple4310.8%
Male householder, no spouse4812.0%
Female householder, no spouse8320.8%
Households with children under 1810626.5%
Households with seniors (65+)15839.5%
Average household size2.66

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.9%24.3%
Married55.7%54.0%
Separated0.7%1.2%
Widowed2.1%11.4%
Divorced14.5%9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%
Some HS, no diploma 1.8%
HS graduate 49.6%
Some college, no degree 16.9%
Associate's degree 10.6%
Bachelor's degree 14.8%
Graduate / professional 5.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.6%
Bachelor's or higher20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool31.3%
Kindergarten219.1%
Elementary school12353.5%
High school4318.7%
College / grad school4017.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%
Agriculture & mining 18.0%
Manufacturing 13.6%
Retail trade 9.3%
Other services 6.5%
Construction 5.2%
Transportation & utilities 5.0%
Professional & management 3.2%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Public administration 2.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%
Finance & real estate 1.7%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.8%
Service14.5%
Sales & office14.3%
Natural resources & construction18.2%
Production & transportation16.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.7%
Government12.6%
Self-employed12.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.7%
Carpool5.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.2%
Work from home12.6%
Other means0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)54.3

Poverty

All people 8.5%
Under 18 years 19.8%
18 and over 4.8%
Married-couple families 2.7%
Female-led households 17.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.8%
Retirement income34.8%
Supplemental Security5.0%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP2.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.3%
High blood pressure32.1%
High cholesterol35.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis29.4%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.3%
Binge drinking16.7%
No physical activity25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.5%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health15.2%
Poor mental health14.9%
Poor physical health11.4%
No health insurance14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.2%
Visited dentist60.7%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss15.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans708.8%
Disability%
Any disability12.6%
Under 1813.4%
18–64 years5.7%
65 and over27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.1%
Public insurance34.4%
No insurance11.1%
Uninsured under 198.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only98292.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,062100.0%
Born in same state1,05799.5%
Born in different state79174.5%
Foreign born50.5%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian20519.3%
Arab15514.6%
French13312.5%
English262.4%
AncestryCount%
Polish80.8%
Irish20.2%
German10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.7%
Internet access86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64494

What city is ZIP code 64494 in?

ZIP code 64494 is primarily assigned to Union Star, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64494 in?

ZIP code 64494 falls within Dekalb County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 64494 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 64494 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 64494 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 64494 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64494?

The median home value in ZIP code 64494 is $122,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 64494?

ZIP code 64494 has an estimated population of 1,062 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 64494 in?

ZIP code 64494 observes the CST timezone.

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