64790 ZIP Code — Walker, MO

Vernon County, Missouri

ZIP code 64790 is located in Walker, Missouri, within Vernon County. It covers approximately 84.59 square miles and serves a population of 886 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64790

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 $107,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $41,202. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 64790 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

886
population
84.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
64790 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 64790

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City Status
Walker Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
64783 Schell City (4.8 mi) 64750 Harwood (5.5 mi) 64772 Nevada (9.1 mi) 64780 Rockville (9.5 mi) 64778 Richards (12.6 mi) 64744 El Dorado Springs (13.1 mi) 64767 Milo (14.4 mi) 64779 Rich Hill (14.5 mi) 64784 Sheldon (17.2 mi) 64752 Hume (18 mi) 64741 Deerfield (18 mi) 64724 Appleton City (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 886
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 217
Geography
Land area 84.59 sq mi
Water area 1.08 sq mi
Latitude 37.9369
Longitude -94.2192
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 71.0% 55.5% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 15.9% 31.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 11.5% 19.5%
Over $200k 1.5% 1.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

886
Population
10
People per sq mi
48.8
Median age
$41,202
Median household income
$22,706
Per capita income
$107,200
Median home value
$756
Median monthly rent
74.6%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
313
Housing units
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
13
34
5–9
27
32
10–14
25
13
15–19
10
68
20–24
53
25
25–34
19
54
35–44
42
80
45–54
63
28
55–59
23
31
60–64
24
56
65–74
44
45
75–84
35
15
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816418.5%
18 and over72281.5%
65 and over20623.3%
Median age48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%
Two or more races 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
GroupCount%
White86096.6%
Two or more races262.9%
Hispanic or Latino40.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 71.0% 55.5% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 15.9% 31.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 11.5% 19.5%
Over $200k 1.5% 1.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.2%
$10k–$15k 6.5%
$15k–$25k 23.9%
$25k–$35k 8.7%
$35k–$50k 15.5%
$50k–$75k 17.2%
$75k–$100k 4.5%
$100k–$150k 17.2%
$150k–$200k 1.4%
$200k+ 0.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.2%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k23.9%
$25k–$35k8.7%
$35k–$50k15.5%
$50k–$75k17.2%
$75k–$100k4.5%
$100k–$150k17.2%
$150k–$200k1.4%
$200k+0.8%
Median income$41,202

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.0%
$50k–$100k 20.4%
$100k–$150k 18.9%
$150k–$200k 7.2%
$200k–$300k 4.9%
$300k–$500k 3.4%
$500k–$1M 19.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$107,200
Median rent / month$756
Owner occupied74.6%
Renter occupied25.4%
Vacant11.9%
Single-family detached67.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes25.3%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.56

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.2%
2000–200911.4%
1990–199920.1%
1980–198913.9%
1970–197910.9%
1960–19696.2%
1950–19593.2%
1940–19492.7%
1939 or earlier30.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.2%
1 bedroom5.2%
2 bedrooms30.8%
3 bedrooms55.8%
4 bedrooms5.7%
5+ bedrooms1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.1%
1 vehicle40.6%
2 vehicles27.9%
3 or more28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.3%
Electricity46.2%
Propane / LP gas40.6%
Wood13.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family19855.8%
Cohabiting couple113.1%
Male householder, no spouse4813.5%
Female householder, no spouse9827.6%
Households with children under 186518.3%
Households with seniors (65+)14942.0%
Average household size2.50

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.0%12.0%
Married52.5%59.8%
Separated1.2%1.5%
Widowed2.0%23.4%
Divorced9.4%3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%
Some HS, no diploma 7.2%
HS graduate 58.7%
Some college, no degree 13.8%
Associate's degree 3.2%
Bachelor's degree 4.2%
Graduate / professional 7.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.4%
Bachelor's or higher11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool96.1%
Kindergarten53.4%
Elementary school11175.0%
High school1912.8%
College / grad school42.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%
Manufacturing 11.7%
Professional & management 10.7%
Agriculture & mining 8.9%
Retail trade 8.9%
Transportation & utilities 6.8%
Wholesale trade 6.5%
Finance & real estate 5.5%
Construction 3.9%
Other services 1.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%
Information 0.8%
Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.7%
Service29.5%
Sales & office23.5%
Natural resources & construction6.5%
Production & transportation18.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.5%
Government10.4%
Self-employed13.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.2%
Carpool17.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.5%
Work from home7.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)19.5

Poverty

All people 15.2%
Under 18 years 26.7%
18 and over 12.6%
Married-couple families 8.1%
Female-led households 4.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.8%
Retirement income30.1%
Supplemental Security16.3%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP25.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.3%
High blood pressure35.8%
High cholesterol36.7%
Diabetes12.8%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis32.9%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease11.5%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.8%
Binge drinking16.1%
No physical activity32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.0%
Depression25.5%
Fair or poor health21.6%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health15.0%
No health insurance17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.1%
Visited dentist53.1%
Cholesterol screening87.2%
Teeth loss24.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans436.0%
Disability%
Any disability29.2%
Under 182.4%
18–64 years36.6%
65 and over32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance48.5%
Public insurance45.0%
No insurance21.6%
Uninsured under 192.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only85796.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)886100.0%
Born in same state87899.1%
Born in different state62971.0%
Foreign born80.9%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian29333.1%
Arab12113.7%
French9110.3%
AncestryCount%
English182%
Polish30.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.1%
Internet access90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64790

What city is ZIP code 64790 in?

ZIP code 64790 is primarily assigned to Walker, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64790 in?

ZIP code 64790 falls within Vernon County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64790?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 64790 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 64790 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64790?

15% of residents in ZIP code 64790 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64790?

The median home value in ZIP code 64790 is $107,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 64790 in?

ZIP code 64790 observes the CST timezone.

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