Hamilton
City in Caldwell County, Missouri

Hamilton is a city in Caldwell County, Missouri, with 1,690 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 988 ft (301 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kidder, 5.9 miles NW.
- 1,690residents (2020 Census)
- 988 ftelevation · 301 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 1,151 / sq mipopulation density
- 64644ZIP code
About Hamilton
Hamilton is a city in northern Caldwell County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,690 at the 2020 census. It is known as the hometown of James Cash Penney, who built a national apparel-related business, J. C. Penney.
It is also the hometown of Jenny Doan, who developed the Missouri Star Quilt Company. The town is known for an annual quilt festival.
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Living in Hamilton
- Median household income
- $65,213
- Median home value
- $165,700
- Median rent
- $685/mo
- Median age
- 36.1
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Hamilton had 1,690 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,690 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,151 per sq mi (444 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hamilton at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Caldwell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,690 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.47 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7435° N, 94.0024° W |
| ZIP code | 64644 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2930034 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hamilton
- Kidder5.9 mi NW
- Kingston7.2 mi S
- Breckenridge10.6 mi E
- Altamont10.9 mi NW
- Winston11.4 mi NW
- Gallatin11.7 mi N
- Cameron12.2 mi W
- Cowgill13.3 mi S
- Lake Viking13.3 mi N
- Polo13.4 mi S
- Lock Springs14.0 mi NE
- Mooresville15.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton
What county is Hamilton in?
Hamilton is in Caldwell County, Missouri.
What is the population of Hamilton, MO?
1,690 people lived in Hamilton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hamilton, MO?
The ZIP code of Hamilton is 64644.
What is the elevation of Hamilton?
988 feet (301 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hamilton?
Kidder (5.9 mi), Kingston (7.2 mi), Breckenridge (10.6 mi), Altamont (10.9 mi), Winston (11.4 mi).
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