Zip code 64855: Oronogo, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 64855
64855 is a small-town zip code in Oronogo, Missouri (Jasper County), covering 43 sq mi of land. About 3,039 people live here, or 71 per square mile. The median resident is 34.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $90,500 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $177,400, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,158 a month.
29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.5 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.
How 64855 compares
- Homeownership rate89.9%96thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%164th of 966 in MO
- 95thU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%92nd of 968 in MO
- 86thU.S. 10% · MO 9%307th of 967 in MO
- Uninsured rate13.3%84thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%241st of 968 in MO
- Broadband access95.1%77thU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%83rd of 966 in MO
- Government workers17.9%76thU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%249th of 967 in MO
- Median household income$90,50062ndU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702125th of 934 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$52,40862ndU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780146th of 960 in MO
- Average commute27.5 min60thU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min395th of 934 in MO
- Work from home13.4%53rdU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%265th of 967 in MO
- 44thU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%198th of 965 in MO
- Veterans5.4%44thU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%740th of 968 in MO
- Poverty rate8.8%37thU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%645th of 966 in MO
- Tech workers2.2%37thU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%286th of 967 in MO
- 36thU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%530th of 967 in MO
- Median gross rent$1,15833rdU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033119th of 783 in MO
- Per capita income$32,41526thU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695454th of 968 in MO
- Median home value$177,40016thU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300441st of 917 in MO
- Median age34.216thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39847th of 968 in MO
- Diversity index23.316thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1311th of 968 in MO
- 16thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%878th of 968 in MO
- Population density71/sq mi10thU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi316th of 968 in MO
- 10thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%493rd of 908 in MO
- Housing vacancy2.5%7thU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%897th of 966 in MO
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%453rd of 968 in MO
- Population3,0395thU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814375th of 968 in MO
- 4thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%652nd of 967 in MO
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465876th of 964 in MO
| Measure | 64855 | Jasper | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 89.9% | 62.8% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 164th of 966 | |
| Residents under 18 | 30% | 24.6% | 22.3% | 22% | 92nd of 968 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.7% | 8.6% | 9% | 10% | 307th of 967 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 13.3% | 12% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 241st of 968 | |
| Broadband access | 95.1% | 88.9% | 89.3% | 91% | 83rd of 966 | |
| Government workers | 17.9% | 12.9% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 249th of 967 | |
| Median household income | $90,500 | $60,694 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 125th of 934 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $52,408 | $38,807 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 146th of 960 | |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 19.6 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 395th of 934 | |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 8.8% | 13% | 15.1% | 265th of 967 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29% | 25.3% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 198th of 965 | |
| Veterans | 5.4% | 7.9% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 740th of 968 | |
| Poverty rate | 8.8% | 17% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 645th of 966 | |
| Tech workers | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 286th of 967 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.6% | 9.8% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 530th of 967 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,158 | $973 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 119th of 783 | |
| Per capita income | $32,415 | $31,916 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 454th of 968 | |
| Median home value | $177,400 | $166,900 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 441st of 917 | |
| Median age | 34.2 | 36.8 | 39 | 38.9 | 847th of 968 | |
| Diversity index | 23.3 | 33.8 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 311th of 968 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 11.7% | 16.1% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 878th of 968 | |
| Population density | 71/sq mi | 195/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 316th of 968 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 36.5% | 49.5% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 493rd of 908 | |
| Housing vacancy | 2.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 897th of 966 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1% | 3.9% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 453rd of 968 | |
| Population | 3,039 | 124,357 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 375th of 968 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.7% | 3.6% | 4% | 5.2% | 652nd of 967 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.318 | 0.460 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 876th of 964 |
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
- White87%
- Black0%
- Hispanic11%
- Asian0.2%
- Native American0.5%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,074
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 76.4%
- Married couples
- 51.9%
- Living alone
- 18.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.4%
- Male / female
- 54% / 46%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,101
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Vacant
- 2.5%
- Median year built
- 2001
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 36.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 8.2%
- Home value to income
- 2.0× (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 | 64855 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $61,170 | $74,888 |
| Service | $20,135 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $57,083 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $51,964 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $38,333 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9.5%
- Households with broadband
- 95.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 80.5%
- No internet access
- 3.7%
- Without health insurance
- 13.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Oronogo
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Jasper County
- Center point
- 37.3369° N, 94.5130° W
- Land area
- 43 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
64855 spans 2 counties
- Jasper County87% of land
- Barton County13% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Oronogo4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 64855
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64832 | Asbury, MO | 3.3 mi | $98,750 |
| 66760 | Opolis, KS | 6.2 mi | — |
| 64849 | Neck City, MO | 6.8 mi | $71,875 |
| 64857 | Purcell, MO | 7.5 mi | — |
| 64830 | Alba, MO | 9.2 mi | $51,510 |
| 64870 | Webb City, MO | 11 mi | $68,300 |
| 64834 | Carl Junction, MO | 11 mi | $85,205 |
| 64769 | Mindenmines, MO | 11 mi | $27,813 |
| 64755 | Jasper, MO | 11 mi | $77,643 |
| 66762 | Pittsburg, KS | 12 mi | $50,511 |
| 66781 | Weir, KS | 13 mi | $58,400 |
| 66763 | Frontenac, KS | 13 mi | $58,733 |
Zip codes like 64855 elsewhere
Questions about 64855
What city is zip code 64855?
64855 is assigned to Oronogo, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 64855 in?
64855 is mostly in Jasper County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 64855?
About 3,039 people live in 64855, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 64855 in?
64855 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 64855?
The median household income in 64855 is $90,500.
What zip codes are near 64855?
The closest zip codes to 64855 are 64832, 66760, 64849, 64857, 64830.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 64855, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.