Wellington
City in Lafayette County, Missouri

Wellington is a city in Lafayette County, Missouri, with 738 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 787 ft (240 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Camden, 4.4 miles NW.
- 738residents (2020 Census)
- 787 ftelevation · 240 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 677 / sq mipopulation density
- 64097ZIP code
About Wellington
Wellington is a city in Lafayette County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. It is located approximately 35 miles east of Kansas City. As of the 2020 census, Wellington had a population of 738.
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Living in Wellington
- Median household income
- $67,045
- Median home value
- $144,200
- Median rent
- $1,004/mo
- Median age
- 47.5
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Wellington had 738 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 738 |
|---|---|
| Density | 677 per sq mi (261 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wellington at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Lafayette County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 738 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.09 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1422° N, 93.9860° W |
| ZIP code | 64097 |
| Official website | wellingtonmo.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2978352 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wellington
- Camden4.4 mi NW
- Fleming5.1 mi NW
- Napoleon5.6 mi W
- Lexington6.8 mi NE
- Henrietta7.0 mi N
- Levasy7.6 mi W
- Orrick9.0 mi NW
- Richmond9.2 mi N
- Odessa9.9 mi S
- Mayview10.3 mi SE
- Bates City10.4 mi SW
- Buckner11.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wellington
What county is Wellington in?
Wellington is in Lafayette County, Missouri.
What is the population of Wellington, MO?
738 people lived in Wellington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wellington, MO?
The ZIP code of Wellington is 64097.
What is the elevation of Wellington?
787 feet (240 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wellington?
Camden (4.4 mi), Fleming (5.1 mi), Napoleon (5.6 mi), Lexington (6.8 mi), Henrietta (7.0 mi).
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