PlainZIP

Nevada, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64772

Vernon County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,596
38/sq mi
$51,872
Median income
$158,100
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nevada pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64772 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64772 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri, home to 13,596 residents across 358.7 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64772 reports a modest median household income of $51,872 (22% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,442. Poverty here runs at 18.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $158,100 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $731 per month, and 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 64772, plus 6 more within Vernon County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 64772

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nevada, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64772.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64772, Nevada, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,596

Population

358.7

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64772?

42.2

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$51,872

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$27,442

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 64772 ranks nationally

Nevada, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,872 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,028

Total Housing Units

5,337

Occupied Units

691

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

$158,100

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$731

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64772 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 139
2021 +12.6% 156
2022 +16.1% 181
2023 +3.5% 188
2024 +9.1% 205

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 355 business establishments in ZIP 64772, employing approximately 5,108 people with a combined annual payroll of $217,145,000.

355

Businesses

5,108

Employees

$217.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 60 16.9%
Retail trade 54 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 42 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 33 9.3%
Finance and insurance 32 9.0%
Construction 25 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 6.8%
Wholesale trade 17 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 4.5%
Manufacturing 15 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.8%
Information 9 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 64772 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64772 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 64772 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 64772 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
64771 Moundville, MO 610 8.4 mi
64790 Walker, MO 861 9.0 mi
64767 Milo, MO 821 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vernon County

64784 standard
Sheldon, MO
Pop: 1,500
64790 standard
Walker, MO
Pop: 861
64767 standard
Milo, MO
Pop: 821
64783 standard
Schell City, MO
Pop: 775
64778 standard
Richards, MO
Pop: 702
64771 standard
Moundville, MO
Pop: 610

Related Areas

Vernon County Nevada, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64772 in? ▼
ZIP code 64772 (Nevada) is located in Vernon County, Missouri. Vernon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vernon-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64772? ▼
ZIP code 64772 in Nevada, MO has a population of 13,596 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64772? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 64772 is $51,872, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64772? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 64772 is $158,100, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64772? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 64772 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64772? ▼
ZIP code 64772 has 355 business establishments employing approximately 5,108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64772? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64772 are: Health care and social assistance (60), Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64772? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64772 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64772? ▼
In ZIP code 64772, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64772? ▼
In ZIP code 64772, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64772? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64772 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.