Warrenton, MO: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Warrenton, MO is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Warren County in the state of Missouri. Our data estimates 9,672 residents, places it at 38.819°N, 91.138°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Warrenton, MO?

What is the population of Warrenton, MO?

Warrenton has an estimated population of 9,672. That makes it the 91st largest of the 1,020 places we list in Missouri, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Missouri has about 482 residents, so Warrenton is roughly 20.1 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Missouri with a similar population include Ellisville (9,862), Chillicothe (9,824), Cameron (9,649), Platte City (9,462), Boonville (9,362). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Warrenton differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Warrenton?

Warrenton has about 943 people per square mile (364 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Missouri, it is denser than about 62% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Warrenton use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Warrenton: 63383. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 6 are assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Warrenton in?

Warrenton is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Vincennes, IN, about 196 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Warrenton located in Missouri?

Warrenton lies in the eastern part of Missouri, at 38.819° north latitude and 91.138° west longitude. The state capital, Jefferson City, is about 59 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is Jerseyville, IL, roughly 48 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Warrenton is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is St. Louis, MO, 50 miles to the east.

Which cities are near Warrenton, MO?

The closest listed place to Warrenton is Troy, MO, 13.8 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Warrenton in?

Warrenton is in Warren County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 29219. The county contains 7 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 6 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Wright City (4,309), Marthasville (1,201), Truesdale (886), Innsbrook (588), Pendleton (46). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Warrenton from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Warrenton is closest to Chicago, IL at about 277 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,544 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Warrenton?

Yes. Our data lists 4 other places named Warrenton: Warrenton, VA (10,027), Warrenton, OR (5,739), Warrenton, GA (1,720), Warrenton, NC (833). When you search for Warrenton, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Warrenton in Warren County, Missouri.

Planning a move to Warrenton?

If you are weighing Warrenton, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.