ZIP Code 64779

ZIP code 64779 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 498.7 square miles in Rich Hill, Bates County, Missouri. The area is home to 2,693 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 64779 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64779 sits at $54,183 (19% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $26,485. The poverty rate stands at 22.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $120,600 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $919 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64779 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bates County, so you can benchmark 64779 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →