64688 ZIP Code — Wheeling, MO

Livingston County, Missouri

ZIP code 64688 is located in Wheeling, Missouri, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 66.28 square miles and serves a population of 704 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 64688

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,708. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 44% of workers work from home.

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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 43% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64688 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

704

population

66.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64688 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64688

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64688. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wheeling	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64659 Meadville (5.6 mi) 64601 Chillicothe (6.9 mi) 64635 Chula (10.6 mi) 64651 Laclede (11.1 mi) 64653 Linneus (12.3 mi) 64638 Dawn (13.9 mi) 64652 Laredo (14.8 mi) 64681 Sumner (15.1 mi) 64643 Hale (16 mi) 64682 Tina (16.4 mi) 64630 Browning (17 mi) 64674 Purdin (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	704
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	66.28 sq mi
Water area	1.65 sq mi
Latitude	39.8004
Longitude	-93.3945
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	38.1%	48.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	43.3%	35.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	13.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	11.6%	3.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

704

Population

People per sq mi

23.6

Median age

$57,708

Median household income

$20,600

Per capita income

$179,700

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

204

Housing units

12.4%

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	277	39.3%
18 and over	427	60.7%
65 and over	79	11.2%
Median age	23.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	678	93.9%
Two or more races	19	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18	2.5%
Asian	7	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	48.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	43.3%	35.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	13.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	11.6%	3.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 13.4%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$200k+ 13.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.4%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$200k+	13.4%
Median income	$57,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 32.0%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,700
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.5%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.3%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	23.0%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	10.1%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	17.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.7%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	24.2%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.1%
Electricity	24.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.6%
Wood	32.0%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	66.0%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	23	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	35	18.0%
Households with children under 18	70	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	27.8%
Average household size	3.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.2%	12.8%
Married	51.6%	64.5%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	4.4%	5.9%
Divorced	4.8%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.3%
Kindergarten	11	6.3%
Elementary school	107	61.1%
High school	15	8.6%
College / grad school	38	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 25.6%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Retail trade 9.8%

Public administration 9.0%

Construction 8.6%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Education & healthcare 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Information 2.6%

Professional & management 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	3.8%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	27.1%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.8%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	37.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.1%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	44.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 12.5%

Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.6%
Public insurance	22.9%
No insurance	42.8%
Uninsured under 19	48.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	616	87.5%
Spanish	22	3.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	3.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	703	99.9%
Born in same state	703	99.9%
Born in different state	424	60.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	60	8.5%
Italian	22	3.1%
French	19	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1.3%
Polish	8	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.6%
Internet access	67.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64688

What city is ZIP code 64688 in?

ZIP code 64688 is primarily assigned to Wheeling, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64688 in?

ZIP code 64688 falls within Livingston County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 64688 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 64688 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64688?

12% 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 64688?

19% of residents in ZIP code 64688 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64688?

The median home value in ZIP code 64688 is $179,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 64688 in?

ZIP code 64688 observes the CST timezone.