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Hickory County
Wheatland, MO
65779
65779 ZIP Code — Wheatland, MO
Hickory County, Missouri
ZIP code 65779 is located in
Wheatland ,
Missouri ,
within Hickory County .
It covers approximately 78.66 square miles and serves a population of
1,247 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 417 .
About ZIP code 65779
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $30,938. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 65779 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,247
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
085
Geography
Land area
78.66 sq mi
Water area
2.40 sq mi
Latitude
37.9386
Longitude
-93.3882
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
417
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
78.5%
74.6%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
20.6%
16.9%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
0.9%
8.4%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.1%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$30,938
Median household income
$105,800
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 185 14.8% 18 and over 1,062 85.2% 65 and over 529 42.4% Median age 60.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 1,199 96.2% Asian 24 1.9% Two or more races 17 1.4% Black or African American 7 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
78.5%
74.6%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
20.6%
16.9%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
0.9%
8.4%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.1%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.2% $10k–$15k 8.9% $15k–$25k 13.8% $25k–$35k 17.2% $35k–$50k 11.9% $50k–$75k 22.0% $75k–$100k 6.1% $100k–$150k 2.5% $150k–$200k 3.9% $200k+ 0.6% Median income $30,938
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $105,800 Median rent / month $570 Owner occupied 77.6% Renter occupied 22.4% Vacant 42.3% Single-family detached 51.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 43.2% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 1.90
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 6.8% 2000–2009 12.2% 1990–1999 14.6% 1980–1989 10.1% 1970–1979 22.9% 1960–1969 25.0% 1950–1959 1.4% 1940–1949 1.1% 1939 or earlier 5.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 10.3% 2 bedrooms 36.7% 3 bedrooms 43.2% 4 bedrooms 6.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.6% 1 vehicle 52.8% 2 vehicles 26.6% 3 or more 17.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.6% Electricity 37.7% Propane / LP gas 39.2% Fuel oil 6.7% Wood 14.1% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 252 37.4% Cohabiting couple 27 4.0% Male householder, no spouse 262 38.9% Female householder, no spouse 133 19.7% Households with children under 18 56 8.3% Households with seniors (65+) 391 58.0% Average household size 1.85
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.3% 8.5% Married 37.9% 59.6% Separated 0.0% 2.0% Widowed 7.6% 22.9% Divorced 24.2% 7.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.3% Bachelor's or higher 11.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 8.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 110 62.5% High school 37 21.0% College / grad school 14 8.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.8%
Transportation & utilities
14.6%
Professional & management
10.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Public administration
4.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.7% Service 22.8% Sales & office 17.6% Natural resources & construction 10.6% Production & transportation 27.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.0% Government 24.4% Self-employed 7.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.5% Carpool 12.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
28.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 65.0% Retirement income 27.2% Supplemental Security 6.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 13.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.2% High blood pressure 42.9% High cholesterol 42.9% Diabetes 16.0% Heart disease 12.3% Stroke 5.5% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 39.4% Kidney disease 4.6% Pulmonary disease 13.5% Cancer 10.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.5% Binge drinking 12.9% No physical activity 32.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.6% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 22.9% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 16.0% No health insurance 16.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.6% Visited dentist 55.0% Cholesterol screening 91.0% Teeth loss 22.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 137 13.0%
Disability % Any disability 30.2% Under 18 13.0% 18–64 years 14.3% 65 and over 52.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.9% Public insurance 66.0% No insurance 8.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,221 97.9% 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) 1,229 98.6% Born in same state 1,227 98.4% Born in different state 882 70.7% Foreign born 2 0.2% Naturalized citizen 18 1.4% Not a US citizen 18 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 174 14% Italian 131 10.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 113 9.1% Polish 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 54.0% Internet access 60.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65779
What city is ZIP code 65779 in?
ZIP code 65779 is primarily assigned to Wheatland, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65779 in?
ZIP code 65779 falls within Hickory County, Missouri.
Does ZIP code 65779 have an older population?
42% of residents in ZIP code 65779 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 65779 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 65779 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 65779?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65779?
17% of residents in ZIP code 65779 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 65779 in?
ZIP code 65779 observes the CST timezone.
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