| City: | Wheaton, Missouri |
| County: | Barry County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:33:28 AM |
| Population: | 732 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 417 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.7791, -94.0326 |
| Land Area: | 1.824 sq mi |
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Wheaton is a small town in Barry County, Missouri, serving 732 residents across less than half a square mile. This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery doesn't exist here, making PO Boxes the only way to receive mail.
The Wheaton post office maintains 340 PO Boxes for 281 occupied homes. That's 1.21 boxes per household, which means the post office serves residents beyond the immediate town limits. People from surrounding rural areas rely on Wheaton for mail access.
The town has a compact grid of streets. Wilson Street has the most delivery points (6 records), along with some apartment units. Main Street runs east-west through town, with north-south streets named Kelly, Gilman, Holmes, and Gardner. One rural carrier route serves outlying areas.
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 732 |
| Households | 281 |
| Median Age | 34.7 years |
| Median Household Income | $36,250 |
| Median Home Value | $99,100 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.1% |
Median household income sits at $36,250, with home values around $99,100. About 60% of residents own their homes. The median age of 34.7 years suggests working families rather than retirees. Most residents (83%) are white, with small Hispanic (9%) and Asian (5%) populations.
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Wheaton, MO 64874Small-town grid with Main Street as the central east-west corridor and numbered north-south avenues; Wilson Street has the highest concentration with apartment units.
ZIP Code 64874 has 732 residents and 281 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 34.7 years, younger than the state (39.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.2%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 732Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 509Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 401.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $38,906Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 281Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $115,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.60Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.82Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 838 | 849 | 834 | 786 | 764 | 732 | 801 | 767 | 629 | 563 | 628 | 657 | 461 | 509 |
| Decennial Census | 760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 732 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.7
Male Median Age: 35.3
Female Median Age: 33.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | 33 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 18 | 16 | 26 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Female | 26 | 35 | 34 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Total | 40 | 68 | 61 | 45 | 52 | 43 | 60 | 41 | 37 | 49 | 44 | 35 | 37 | 52 | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 |
| White: | 609 | 82.19% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 50 | 6.75% |
| Asian: | 34 | 4.59% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 1.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 9 | 1.21% |
| Other: | 29 | 3.91% |
| Total: | 741 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 345 | 47.13% | 35.3 years |
| Females: | 387 | 52.87% | 33.9 years |
| Total: | 732 | 100% | 34.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 504 | 99.02% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 0.98% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.98% |
| Total Population: | 509 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 504 | 99.02% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 0.98% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $38,906, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $9,384 (31.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $906. Family households earn a median of $45,263 versus $18,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,513). By gender, male median income is $44,167 and female is $29,028, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $15,139 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.5%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (43.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,522 | $29,875 | $29,716 | $31,047 | $30,385 | $29,286 | $30,855 | $30,729 | $38,000 | $38,456 | $35,089 | $31,875 | $36,250 | $38,906 |
| Median Family Income | $39,125 | $42,569 | $34,250 | $29,250 | $37,679 | $29,722 | $30,875 | $39,653 | $45,875 | $51,346 | $42,308 | $45,833 | $42,813 | $45,263 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,778 | $20,625 | $28,375 | $30,777 | $25,694 | $24,773 | $17,024 | $12,857 | $12,361 | $15,250 | $15,179 | $13,661 | $18,214 | $18,750 |
| Median Male Income | $32,132 | $31,250 | $31,765 | $30,987 | $0 | $32,386 | $35,921 | $36,292 | $38,289 | $37,500 | $26,563 | $29,779 | $30,278 | $44,167 |
| Median Female Income | $29,934 | $32,788 | $32,692 | $32,188 | $0 | $25,074 | $25,144 | $26,298 | $30,179 | $27,115 | $33,125 | $36,786 | $33,929 | $29,028 |
| Employed: | 192 | 56.30% |
| Unemployed: | 11 | 3.23% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 138 | 40.47% |
| Total: | 341 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 14 | 7.29% |
| Service: | 28 | 14.58% |
| Sales and Office: | 83 | 43.23% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 4.17% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 59 | 30.73% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 192 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $115,600, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $29,000 (33.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,500. The median gross rent is $473, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $91 (23.82%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.14% (74.56% with a mortgage, 25.44% free-and-clear) and renters 34.86% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.67%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $86,600 | $82,100 | $75,900 | $78,000 | $82,900 | $84,600 | $86,400 | $83,900 | $81,100 | $83,800 | $76,400 | $82,800 | $99,100 | $115,600 |
| Less than $500: | 31 | 50.82% |
| $500 to $999: | 18 | 29.51% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 3.28% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 10 | 16.39% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $382 | $449 | $501 | $511 | $526 | $536 | $540 | $518 | $525 | $480 | $450 | $458 | $466 | $473 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 85 | 48.57% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 29 | 16.57% |
| Renter Occupied: | 61 | 34.86% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 175 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 175 | 83.33% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 35 | 16.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 210 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 136 | 64.76% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 34 | 16.19% |
| Other Units: | 40 | 19.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 210 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 27.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 70.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 10.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 7.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.67%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.34% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 33 | 11.07% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 161 | 54.03% |
| Some college, no degree: | 70 | 23.49% |
| Associate's degree: | 15 | 5.03% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 18 | 6.04% |
| Total: | 298 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 264 | 88.59% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 18 | 6.04% |
| Private Insurance: | 140 | 24.91% |
| Public Insurance: | 357 | 63.52% |
| No Insurance: | 65 | 11.57% |
| Total: | 562 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 497 | 88.43% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.9% | 17.9% | 35.2% | 31.3% | 20.0% | 24.4% | 24.7% | 19.8% | 18.7% | 23.1% | 20.1% | 18.2% | 13.8% | 10.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 13 | 13.40% |
| Kindergarten: | 15 | 15.46% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 54 | 55.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 15 | 15.46% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 97 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 28 | 28.87% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 84 | 86.60% |
ZIP Code 64874 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 92 people with an annual payroll of $1,276,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 369Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $318,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,276,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 92Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 64874 is located in Barry County, Missouri, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Missouri's 7th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 64874. It covers 1.824 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.002 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.824 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.002 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6272.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2979126Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wheaton city; MissouriSource: Census |
ZIP Code 64874 is in the Wheaton R-III School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.