Zip code 65770: Walnut Grove, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65770?

65770 is assigned to Walnut Grove, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65770 in?

65770 is mostly in Greene County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 65770?

About 2,599 people live in 65770, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65770?

The median household income in 65770 is $59,329.

Q: What zip codes are near 65770?

The closest zip codes to 65770 are 65645, 65601, 65710, 65781, 65646.

Residential delivery areaGreene CountyCentral Time

Population

2,599

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$189K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$741/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

96 sq mi

27 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 65770

65770 is a rural zip code in Walnut Grove, Missouri (Greene County), covering 96 sq mi of land. About 2,599 people live here, or 27 per square mile. The median resident is 51.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,329 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $188,700, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $741 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 65770 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers19.8%
97th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%144th of 967 in MO
Median age51.5
96th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39149th of 968 in MO
Residents 65 and older27%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%161st of 968 in MO
Average commute36 min
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min101st of 934 in MO
Veterans9.9%
89th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%230th of 968 in MO
Homeownership rate83.9%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%323rd of 966 in MO
Uninsured rate9.4%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%440th of 968 in MO
Housing vacancy8.6%
64th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%685th of 966 in MO
Healthcare workers9.6%
52nd
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%456th of 967 in MO
Poverty rate10.3%
47th
U.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%570th of 966 in MO
Work from home11.7%
45th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%310th of 967 in MO
Diversity index34
28th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1180th of 968 in MO
Median earnings per worker$41,151
25th
U.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780512th of 960 in MO
Per capita income$32,010
24th
U.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695481st of 968 in MO
Residents under 1818.9%
24th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%694th of 968 in MO
Median household income$59,329
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702539th of 934 in MO
Median home value$188,700
19th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300390th of 917 in MO
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%448th of 967 in MO
Government workers9.4%
14th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%713th of 967 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.387
13th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465622nd of 964 in MO
Foreign-born residents1.6%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%341st of 968 in MO
Unemployment rate2.2%
7th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%583rd of 967 in MO
Broadband access81.2%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%692nd of 966 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher12.2%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%758th of 965 in MO
Population2,599
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814401st of 968 in MO
Population density27/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi516th of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$741
4th
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033498th of 783 in MO
Rent-burdened renters24.4%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%683rd of 908 in MO

Measure	65770	Greene	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Self-employed workers	19.8%	8.9%	9%	10%	97th	144th of 967
Median age	51.5	36.4	39	38.9	96th	149th of 968
Residents 65 and older	27%	17.2%	17.9%	17.2%	95th	161st of 968
Average commuteWeakness	36 min	19.6 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	93rd	101st of 934
Veterans	9.9%	7%	7.3%	6.2%	89th	230th of 968
Homeownership rateStrength	83.9%	57.5%	68.1%	65.2%	87th	323rd of 966
Uninsured rate	9.4%	10.4%	8.8%	8.4%	68th	440th of 968
Housing vacancy	8.6%	5.8%	11.2%	10.1%	64th	685th of 966
Healthcare workers	9.6%	10.8%	10.4%	9.7%	52nd	456th of 967
Poverty rate	10.3%	13.6%	12.6%	12.5%	47th	570th of 966
Work from home	11.7%	11.4%	13%	15.1%	45th	310th of 967
Diversity index	34	28.7	40.1	61.4	28th	180th of 968
Median earnings per worker	$41,151	$40,514	$45,780	$49,666	25th	512th of 960
Per capita income	$32,010	$36,779	$39,695	$44,673	24th	481st of 968
Residents under 18	18.9%	20.8%	22.3%	22%	24th	694th of 968
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,329	$61,479	$70,702	$80,734	19th	539th of 934
Median home value	$188,700	$221,300	$230,300	$332,700	19th	390th of 917
Tech workers	1.2%	3.3%	3.4%	3.8%	17th	448th of 967
Government workers	9.4%	11.3%	13.2%	14.5%	14th	713th of 967
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.387	0.465	0.465	0.483	13th	622nd of 964
Foreign-born residents	1.6%	3.8%	4.5%	14.1%	10th	341st of 968
Unemployment rateStrength	2.2%	3.4%	4%	5.2%	7th	583rd of 967
Broadband accessWeakness	81.2%	86.7%	89.3%	91%	6th	692nd of 966
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.2%	33.6%	32.4%	35.7%	5th	758th of 965
Population	2,599	303,375	6,191,814	334,922,499	4th	401st of 968
Population density	27/sq mi	449/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	516th of 968
Median gross rent	$741	$989	$1,033	$1,413	4th	498th of 783
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	24.4%	46.2%	45.6%	51.1%	3rd	683rd of 908

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

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

19%

55–64

12%

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

51.5

Under 18

18.9%

65 and over

27%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black0.1%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other4%
Multiracial11%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

0.8%

Other Indo-European

0.5%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,108
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 75.1%
Married couples: 61.6%
Living alone: 23.6%
Veterans (of adults): 9.9%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

65770

$59,329

Greene Co.

$61,479

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,010

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.387

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65770

$188,700

Greene Co.

$221,300

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65770

$741

Greene Co.

$989

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.2%

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,212
Owner-occupied: 83.9%
Vacant: 8.6%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 24.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 14.1%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

12%

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

23%

30–44

41%

45–59

10%

60+

11%

Average commute

36 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

20%

Transportation and moving

14%

Construction and repair

10%

Healthcare

10%

Sales

Business and finance

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Engineering and science

Education

Food service

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Police and fire

Legal and social services

0.4%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

18%

Construction

10%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Education

Admin, support and management

Other services

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Information

0.2%

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$41,151

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

19.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65770	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,563	$74,888
Service	$26,055	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,167	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,219	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

51%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
Households with broadband: 81.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 23.7%
No internet access: 12.6%
Without health insurance: 9.4%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Walnut Grove
State: Missouri
County: Greene County
Center point: 37.4226° N, 93.5482° W
Land area: 96 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

65770 spans 3 counties

Greene County49% of land
Polk County38% of land
Dade County14% of land

Zip codes near 65770

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65645	Eudora, MO · PO box	3.8 mi	—	—	—
65601	Aldrich, MO	7.7 mi	572	$46,875	$167,400
65710	Morrisville, MO	8.2 mi	1,589	$77,865	$231,000
65781	Willard, MO	8.5 mi	9,692	$83,816	$235,300
65646	Everton, MO	11 mi	1,961	$52,708	$168,700
65604	Ash Grove, MO	11 mi	3,873	$68,683	$198,200
65617	Brighton, MO	12 mi	1,716	$76,488	$208,700
65635	Dadeville, MO	12 mi	754	$92,292	$210,200
65649	Fair Play, MO	14 mi	1,932	$46,516	$314,300
65612	Bois D Arc, MO	14 mi	2,057	$78,047	$241,100
65661	Greenfield, MO	16 mi	2,434	$46,170	$151,200
65725	Pleasant Hope, MO	16 mi	2,501	$77,406	$204,600

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Questions about 65770

What city is zip code 65770?

65770 is assigned to Walnut Grove, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65770 in?

65770 is mostly in Greene County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 65770?

About 2,599 people live in 65770, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65770 in?

65770 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65770?

The median household income in 65770 is $59,329.

What zip codes are near 65770?

The closest zip codes to 65770 are 65645, 65601, 65710, 65781, 65646.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65770, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.