| ZIP Code | 64601 |
|---|---|
| City | Chillicothe |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Livingston County |
| Area Code | 660 |
| Elevation | 728 ft |
| Latitude | 39.805381 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.579097 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 29117 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 11.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.7% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 114 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,222 (41.7%) |
| Some College | 1,328 (17.2%) |
| Associates | 844 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 674 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,538 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,804 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $145,000 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $756/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,219 |
| Vacant Units | 579 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,219 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 579 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 64601 is located in Chillicothe, Missouri, within Livingston County. With a population of 12,110, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 64601 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,804 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 64601 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $145,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $756 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 64601 is primarily White (91.02%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.4%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 64601 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 64601 in Chillicothe, MO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,110 residents, a median household income of $58,804, and a median home value of $145,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Missouri.