Zip code 65778: Myrtle, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65778?

65778 is assigned to Myrtle, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65778 in?

65778 is in Oregon County, Missouri.

Q: What is the population of 65778?

About 430 people live in 65778, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65778?

The median household income in 65778 is $23,669.

Q: What zip codes are near 65778?

The closest zip codes to 65778 are 65690, 63942, 65606, 72478, 65791.

Residential delivery areaOregon CountyCentral Time

Population

430

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$24K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$157K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$637/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

36 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

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

About 65778

65778 is a rural zip code in Myrtle, Missouri (Oregon County), covering 36 sq mi of land. About 430 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 31.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $23,669 a year, about 29% of the national median of $80,734. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $156,900, or 6.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 42% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $637 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.6 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support.

How 65778 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 430 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Unemployment rate15.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%20th of 967 in MO
Housing vacancy36.1%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%73rd of 966 in MO
Rent-burdened renters97.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%30th of 908 in MO
Healthcare workers30.1%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%11th of 967 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.602
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.46511th of 964 in MO
Uninsured rate27%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%51st of 968 in MO
Poverty rate28.1%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%77th of 966 in MO
Average commute28.6 min
66th
U.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min332nd of 934 in MO
Self-employed workers10.4%
63rd
U.S. 10% · MO 9%486th of 967 in MO
Residents under 1822.8%
57th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%463rd of 968 in MO
Work from home13.9%
56th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%249th of 967 in MO
Broadband access91.3%
43rd
U.S. 91% · MO 89.3%245th of 966 in MO
Veterans3.6%
21st
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%878th of 968 in MO
Median earnings per worker$38,854
18th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780605th of 960 in MO
Median home value$156,900
11th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300554th of 917 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher15.2%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%634th of 965 in MO
Homeownership rate41.5%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%938th of 966 in MO
Per capita income$25,514
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695789th of 968 in MO
Residents 65 and older9.8%
8th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%918th of 968 in MO
Median age31.4
6th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39907th of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$637
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033631st of 783 in MO
Population430
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814807th of 968 in MO
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi748th of 968 in MO
Median household income$23,669
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702932nd of 934 in MO
Diversity index2.3
1st
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1904th of 968 in MO
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%886th of 968 in MO
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%857th of 967 in MO
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%959th of 967 in MO

Measure	65778	Oregon	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Unemployment rateWeakness	15.1%	5.2%	4%	5.2%	99th	20th of 967
Housing vacancy	36.1%	21.8%	11.2%	10.1%	99th	73rd of 966
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	97.6%	59.4%	45.6%	51.1%	99th	30th of 908
Healthcare workers	30.1%	11.9%	10.4%	9.7%	99th	11th of 967
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.602	0.448	0.465	0.483	99th	11th of 964
Uninsured rateWeakness	27%	16.3%	8.8%	8.4%	98th	51st of 968
Poverty rateWeakness	28.1%	23.6%	12.6%	12.5%	95th	77th of 966
Average commute	28.6 min	23 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	66th	332nd of 934
Self-employed workers	10.4%	18.1%	9%	10%	63rd	486th of 967
Residents under 18	22.8%	23.2%	22.3%	22%	57th	463rd of 968
Work from home	13.9%	9.5%	13%	15.1%	56th	249th of 967
Broadband access	91.3%	77.3%	89.3%	91%	43rd	245th of 966
Veterans	3.6%	6.6%	7.3%	6.2%	21st	878th of 968
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,854	$34,563	$45,780	$49,666	18th	605th of 960
Median home value	$156,900	$113,300	$230,300	$332,700	11th	554th of 917
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.2%	12.6%	32.4%	35.7%	10th	634th of 965
Homeownership rateWeakness	41.5%	74.9%	68.1%	65.2%	10th	938th of 966
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,514	$23,212	$39,695	$44,673	9th	789th of 968
Residents 65 and older	9.8%	23%	17.9%	17.2%	8th	918th of 968
Median age	31.4	44.5	39	38.9	6th	907th of 968
Median gross rent	$637	$639	$1,033	$1,413	2nd	631st of 783
Population	430	8,673	6,191,814	334,922,499	1st	807th of 968
Population density	12/sq mi	11/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	748th of 968
Median household incomeWeakness	$23,669	$43,069	$70,702	$80,734	1st	932nd of 934
Diversity index	2.3	13.9	40.1	61.4	1st	904th of 968
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.7%	4.5%	14.1%	1st	886th of 968
Tech workers	0%	0.1%	3.4%	3.8%	1st	857th of 967
Government workers	0%	16.9%	13.2%	14.5%	1st	959th of 967

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

23%

5–17

17%

18–24

10%

25–34

14%

35–44

13%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

31.4

Under 18

22.8%

65 and over

9.8%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

2.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

62.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 195
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 62.1%
Married couples: 11.3%
Living alone: 37.9%
Veterans (of adults): 3.6%
Male / female: 62% / 38%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

58%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

23%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

65778

$23,669

Oregon Co.

$43,069

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,514

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.602

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65778

$156,900

Oregon Co.

$113,300

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65778

$637

Oregon Co.

$639

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

33%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 305
Owner-occupied: 41.5%
Vacant: 36.1%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 97.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 97.6%
Home value to income: 6.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

23%

20–29

28%

30–44

18%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

28.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

15.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

30%

Cleaning and personal care

17%

Office and admin

15%

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Sales

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Police and fire

Production

Industries

Health care and social assistance

26%

Other services

17%

Manufacturing

12%

Wholesale

11%

Retail

Construction

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Median earnings per worker

$38,854

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65778	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$76,823	$74,888
Service	$14,148	$26,804
Sales and office	$72,788	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,094	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

26%

High school

23%

Some college

22%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 73.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Households with broadband: 91.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.5%
No internet access: 7.7%
Without health insurance: 27%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Myrtle
State: Missouri
County: Oregon County
Center point: 36.5305° N, 91.2710° W
Land area: 36 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 65778

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65690	Couch, MO	4.3 mi	130	—	$203,300
63942	Gatewood, MO	11 mi	490	$47,250	$132,400
65606	Alton, MO	13 mi	2,381	$51,909	$118,800
72478	Warm Springs, AR	13 mi	323	$49,038	$75,000
65791	Thayer, MO	13 mi	4,425	$42,470	$100,500
72460	Ravenden Springs, AR	14 mi	1,016	$45,673	$175,500
72554	Mammoth Spring, AR	17 mi	2,817	$42,851	$145,000
72459	Ravenden, AR	18 mi	1,348	$39,167	$64,000
72482	Williford, AR	19 mi	1,226	$35,855	$72,000
72455	Pocahontas, AR	19 mi	13,442	$49,764	$142,600
72542	Hardy, AR	19 mi	4,072	$41,295	$98,500
63935	Doniphan, MO	22 mi	7,931	$42,985	$124,600

Questions about 65778

What city is zip code 65778?

65778 is assigned to Myrtle, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65778 in?

65778 is in Oregon County, Missouri.

What is the population of 65778?

About 430 people live in 65778, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65778 in?

65778 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65778?

The median household income in 65778 is $23,669.

What zip codes are near 65778?

The closest zip codes to 65778 are 65690, 63942, 65606, 72478, 65791.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65778, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.