Zip code 64772: Nevada, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 64772
64772 is a small-town zip code in Nevada, Missouri (Vernon County), covering 129 sq mi of land. About 12,824 people live here, or 99 per square mile. The median resident is 42.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $51,872 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $158,100, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $731 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.6 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; production and manufacturing; and office and administrative support.
How 64772 compares
- Healthcare workers12.2%83rdU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%258th of 967 in MO
- Poverty rate18.8%82ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%228th of 966 in MO
- 82ndU.S. 10% · MO 9%342nd of 967 in MO
- 79thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%375th of 968 in MO
- Housing vacancy11.5%77thU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%567th of 966 in MO
- Uninsured rate10.8%75thU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%375th of 968 in MO
- Median age42.273rdU.S. 38.9 · MO 39445th of 968 in MO
- Homeownership rate68.4%49thU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%752nd of 966 in MO
- Veterans5.6%47thU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%721st of 968 in MO
- Work from home11.9%46thU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%306th of 967 in MO
- 43rdU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%307th of 967 in MO
- 40thU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%598th of 968 in MO
- Government workers11.9%35thU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%547th of 967 in MO
- Tech workers1.8%29thU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%343rd of 967 in MO
- 29thU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465488th of 964 in MO
- Population12,82420thU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814158th of 968 in MO
- 18thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%402nd of 908 in MO
- 14thU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%282nd of 968 in MO
- Population density99/sq mi13thU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi280th of 968 in MO
- Per capita income$27,44213thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695703rd of 968 in MO
- 13thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%564th of 965 in MO
- Broadband access85.1%12thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%539th of 966 in MO
- Median household income$51,87211thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702699th of 934 in MO
- Median home value$158,10011thU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300550th of 917 in MO
- 10thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1476th of 968 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$34,4047thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780800th of 960 in MO
- 4thU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033508th of 783 in MO
- Average commute16.6 min3rdStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min904th of 934 in MO
| Measure | 64772 | Vernon | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 12.2% | 12.1% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 258th of 967 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 18.8% | 18.8% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 228th of 966 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.9% | 14% | 9% | 10% | 342nd of 967 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21% | 20.6% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 375th of 968 | |
| Housing vacancy | 11.5% | 13.1% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 567th of 966 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.8% | 14.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 375th of 968 | |
| Median age | 42.2 | 41.9 | 39 | 38.9 | 445th of 968 | |
| Homeownership rate | 68.4% | 71.3% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 752nd of 966 | |
| Veterans | 5.6% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 721st of 968 | |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 11.8% | 13% | 15.1% | 306th of 967 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4% | 5.2% | 307th of 967 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21% | 23.8% | 22.3% | 22% | 598th of 968 | |
| Government workers | 11.9% | 13.7% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 547th of 967 | |
| Tech workers | 1.8% | 1.4% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 343rd of 967 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.411 | 0.405 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 488th of 964 | |
| Population | 12,824 | 19,687 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 158th of 968 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 40.9% | 34.5% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 402nd of 908 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 282nd of 968 | |
| Population density | 99/sq mi | 24/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 280th of 968 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,442 | $25,885 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 703rd of 968 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 16.6% | 16.6% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 564th of 965 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.1% | 84.3% | 89.3% | 91% | 539th of 966 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $51,872 | $52,230 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 699th of 934 | |
| Median home value | $158,100 | $158,800 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 550th of 917 | |
| Diversity index | 17 | 14 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 476th of 968 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $34,404 | $34,368 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 800th of 960 | |
| Median gross rent | $731 | $734 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 508th of 783 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 16.6 min | 19.4 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 904th of 934 |
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
- White91%
- Black1%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 5,337
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 54.6%
- Married couples
- 41.9%
- Living alone
- 37.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.6%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 6,028
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Vacant
- 11.5%
- Median year built
- 1973
- Median rooms
- 5.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 40.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 21.6%
- Home value to income
- 3.0× (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 | 64772 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $45,189 | $74,888 |
| Service | $17,045 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,060 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $49,539 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $30,104 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.2%
- Households with broadband
- 85.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 54%
- No internet access
- 12.9%
- Without health insurance
- 10.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Nevada
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Vernon County
- Center point
- 37.8251° N, 94.3335° W
- Land area
- 129 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Nevada7% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 64772
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64771 | Moundville, MO | 8 mi | $61,645 |
| 64790 | Walker, MO | 8.9 mi | $48,750 |
| 64767 | Milo, MO | 9.4 mi | $36,813 |
| 64778 | Richards, MO | 10 mi | $59,737 |
| 64784 | Sheldon, MO | 12 mi | $53,654 |
| 64741 | Deerfield, MO | 13 mi | $44,271 |
| 64728 | Bronaugh, MO | 13 mi | $67,188 |
| 64765 | Metz, MO | 13 mi | — |
| 64750 | Harwood, MO | 14 mi | — |
| 64783 | Schell City, MO | 17 mi | $47,321 |
| 64779 | Rich Hill, MO | 19 mi | $54,183 |
| 64766 | Milford, MO · PO box | 19 mi | — |
Zip codes like 64772 elsewhere
Questions about 64772
What city is zip code 64772?
64772 is assigned to Nevada, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 64772 in?
64772 is in Vernon County, Missouri.
What is the population of 64772?
About 12,824 people live in 64772, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 64772 in?
64772 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 64772?
The median household income in 64772 is $51,872.
What zip codes are near 64772?
The closest zip codes to 64772 are 64771, 64790, 64767, 64778, 64784.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 64772, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.