Zip code 64459: Helena, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 64459
64459 is a rural zip code in Helena, Missouri (Andrew County), covering 24 sq mi of land. About 507 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 46.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $78,808 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $170,900, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; healthcare; and construction and repair.
How 64459 compares
- Healthcare workers21.3%99thU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%35th of 967 in MO
- Homeownership rate91.8%97thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%123rd of 966 in MO
- Housing vacancy19.8%93rdU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%288th of 966 in MO
- Average commute34.7 min91stWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min120th of 934 in MO
- Median age46.189thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39285th of 968 in MO
- Veterans7.6%73rdU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%454th of 968 in MO
- 71stU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%457th of 968 in MO
- Uninsured rate8.5%62ndU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%509th of 968 in MO
- Median household income$78,80849thU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702213th of 934 in MO
- 49thU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%168th of 965 in MO
- Poverty rate7.8%30thU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%701st of 966 in MO
- Per capita income$30,97021stU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695525th of 968 in MO
- Median home value$170,90015thU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300482nd of 917 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$37,40015thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780652nd of 960 in MO
- Residents under 1814.4%7thU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%834th of 968 in MO
- Work from home3.8%4thU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%763rd of 967 in MO
- Population density21/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi585th of 968 in MO
- Broadband access78.5%3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%765th of 966 in MO
- Population5071stU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814772nd of 968 in MO
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%820th of 967 in MO
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1936th of 968 in MO
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%721st of 968 in MO
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%831st of 908 in MO
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%654th of 967 in MO
- 1stU.S. 10% · MO 9%894th of 967 in MO
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%870th of 967 in MO
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465836th of 964 in MO
| Measure | 64459 | Andrew | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 21.3% | 9.6% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 35th of 967 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 91.8% | 76.7% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 123rd of 966 | |
| Housing vacancy | 19.8% | 7.5% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 288th of 966 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 34.7 min | 21.5 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 120th of 934 | |
| Median age | 46.1 | 42.5 | 39 | 38.9 | 285th of 968 | |
| Veterans | 7.6% | 8.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 454th of 968 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.5% | 21% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 457th of 968 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.5% | 5.7% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 509th of 968 | |
| Median household income | $78,808 | $75,625 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 213th of 934 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.3% | 28.8% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 168th of 965 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.8% | 6.2% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 701st of 966 | |
| Per capita income | $30,970 | $36,964 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 525th of 968 | |
| Median home value | $170,900 | $215,400 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 482nd of 917 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,400 | $46,837 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 652nd of 960 | |
| Residents under 18 | 14.4% | 22.4% | 22.3% | 22% | 834th of 968 | |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 7% | 13% | 15.1% | 763rd of 967 | |
| Population density | 21/sq mi | 42/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 585th of 968 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 78.5% | 85.6% | 89.3% | 91% | 765th of 966 | |
| Population | 507 | 18,065 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 772nd of 968 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 3.6% | 4% | 5.2% | 820th of 967 | |
| Diversity index | 0 | 14.4 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 936th of 968 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.1% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 721st of 968 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 38.7% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 831st of 908 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.4% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 654th of 967 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.7% | 9.3% | 9% | 10% | 894th of 967 | |
| Government workers | 5.4% | 16.5% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 870th of 967 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.338 | 0.400 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 836th of 964 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White100%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 195
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 72.8%
- Married couples
- 50.8%
- Living alone
- 22.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.6%
- Male / female
- 57% / 43%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 243
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Vacant
- 19.8%
- Median year built
- 1978
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 64459 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $37,436 | $74,888 |
| Service | $5,375 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $61,607 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $36,439 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $42,059 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 15.7%
- Households with broadband
- 78.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 71.8%
- No internet access
- 21.5%
- Without health insurance
- 8.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Helena
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Andrew County
- Center point
- 39.9287° N, 94.6450° W
- Land area
- 24 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 64459
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64494 | Union Star, MO | 4.7 mi | $65,511 |
| 64436 | Cosby, MO | 5.9 mi | $113,500 |
| 64430 | Clarksdale, MO | 7.5 mi | $75,577 |
| 64422 | Amity, MO | 8.3 mi | $68,882 |
| 64485 | Savannah, MO | 9.2 mi | $67,929 |
| 64480 | Rea, MO | 9.2 mi | $115,781 |
| 64505 | Saint Joseph, MO | 11 mi | $73,298 |
| 64463 | King City, MO | 13 mi | $59,219 |
| 64506 | Saint Joseph, MO | 13 mi | $65,573 |
| 64443 | Easton, MO | 13 mi | $86,042 |
| 64483 | Rosendale, MO | 13 mi | $73,750 |
| 64507 | Saint Joseph, MO | 14 mi | $61,158 |
Questions about 64459
What city is zip code 64459?
64459 is assigned to Helena, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 64459 in?
64459 is in Andrew County, Missouri.
What is the population of 64459?
About 507 people live in 64459, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 64459 in?
64459 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 64459?
The median household income in 64459 is $78,808.
What zip codes are near 64459?
The closest zip codes to 64459 are 64494, 64436, 64430, 64422, 64485.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 64459, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.