ZIP Code 64855

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Oronogo · Jasper County · Missouri

Population
2,795

25/sq mi

Median income
$90,500

▲ 19% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$177,400

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.0%

Median age 34.2

Land area
112.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 64855 in Oronogo, Missouri has a population of 2,795. The median household income is $90,500, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $177,400, 36% below the US average. 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64855 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 112.2 square miles in Oronogo, Jasper County, Missouri. The area is home to 2,795 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 64855 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64855 sits at $90,500 (35% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,415. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $177,400 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,158 per month, and 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64855 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jasper County, so you can benchmark 64855 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 64855

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64855.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64855, Oronogo, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,795

Population

112.2

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64855?

34.2

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

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?

$90,500

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$32,415

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,101

Total Housing Units

1,074

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$177,400

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,158

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 64855, employing approximately 188 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,938,000.

36

Businesses

188

Employees

$5.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 19.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 19.4%
Construction 5 13.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 13.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 64855 vs 64849 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
64849 Neck City, MO 186 3.6 mi
64857 Purcell, MO 424 4.3 mi
64870 Webb City, MO 14,325 7.7 mi
64832 Asbury, MO 731 5.6 mi
64830 Alba, MO 639 6.1 mi
66760 Opolis, KS 98 8.4 mi
64834 Carl Junction, MO 9,556 8.8 mi
64835 Carterville, MO 1,899 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64855 in?
ZIP code 64855 (Oronogo) is located in Jasper County, Missouri. Jasper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jasper-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64855?
ZIP code 64855 in Oronogo, MO has a population of 2,795 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64855?
The median household income in ZIP 64855 is $90,500, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64855?
The median home value in ZIP 64855 is $177,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64855?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64855 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64855?
ZIP code 64855 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 188 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64855?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64855 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64855?
In ZIP code 64855, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 64855?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64855 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64855?
In ZIP code 64855, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64855?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64855 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Oronogo, MO

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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