64097 ZIP Code — Wellington, MO

Lafayette County, Missouri

ZIP code 64097 is located in Wellington, Missouri, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 32.23 square miles and serves a population of 1,007 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 816.

About ZIP code 64097

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 $183,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,893. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 64097 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,007

population

32.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64097 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64097

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64097. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wellington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64074 Napoleon (4.4 mi) 64036 Henrietta (6.8 mi) 64067 Lexington (8.3 mi) 64071 Mayview (9.6 mi) 64076 Odessa (9.8 mi) 64075 Oak Grove (10.9 mi) 64011 Bates City (11.3 mi) 64088 Sibley (11.5 mi) 64016 Buckner (12 mi) 64077 Orrick (12.1 mi) 64029 Grain Valley (15 mi) 64029 Grain Valley (15 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	1,007
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	32.23 sq mi
Water area	1.31 sq mi
Latitude	39.1075
Longitude	-93.9837
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	816

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	41.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	22.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	4.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,007

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$75,893

Median household income

$35,963

Per capita income

$183,000

Median home value

$990

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

418

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	243	24.1%
18 and over	764	75.9%
65 and over	172	17.1%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Two or more races 5.6%

Other race 2.2%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	912	85.2%
Hispanic or Latino	63	5.9%
Two or more races	60	5.6%
Other race	24	2.2%
Black or African American	11	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	41.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	22.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	4.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 28.5%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	28.5%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$75,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 16.6%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,000
Median rent / month	$990
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	33.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	37.0%
Propane / LP gas	56.0%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	200	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	47	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	90	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	52	13.4%
Households with children under 18	130	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	27.2%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	11.5%
Married	52.4%	61.1%
Separated	0.2%	6.0%
Widowed	2.9%	9.4%
Divorced	14.4%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 46.3%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.8%
Kindergarten	18	8.5%
Elementary school	139	65.6%
High school	49	23.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.7%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Finance & real estate 10.1%

Retail trade 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Public administration 5.8%

Professional & management 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	6.3%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	33.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	967	96.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	996	98.9%
Born in same state	996	98.9%
Born in different state	788	78.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.1%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	111	11%
French	87	8.6%
Arab	67	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	1.3%
English	11	1.1%
Dutch	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64097

What city is ZIP code 64097 in?

ZIP code 64097 is primarily assigned to Wellington, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64097 in?

ZIP code 64097 falls within Lafayette County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64097?

11% 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 64097 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 64097 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64097 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 64097 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64097?

The median home value in ZIP code 64097 is $183,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 64097 in?

ZIP code 64097 observes the CST timezone.