ZIP Code 65072
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Rocky Mount · Morgan County · Missouri
- Population
- 1,847
- Median income
- $78,750
- Median home value
- $335,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.6%
- Land area
- 48.9 sq mi
38/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 56.1
Chicago
ZIP code 65072 in Rocky Mount, Missouri has a population of 1,847. The median household income is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $335,700, 21% above the US average. 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 65072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.9 square miles in Rocky Mount, Morgan County, Missouri. The area is home to 1,847 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 65072 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65072 sits at $78,750 (18% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $39,883. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $335,700 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $1,161 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morgan County, so you can benchmark 65072 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 65072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65072.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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, 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 65072, Rocky Mount, 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
1,847
Population
48.9
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65072?
56.1
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$78,750
Median Household Income
+18% vs state
$39,883
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
2,774
Total Housing Units
833
Occupied Units
1,941
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$335,700
Median Home Value
+76% vs state
$1,161
Median Rent
1989
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65072 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.7% | 193 |
| 2021 | +18.7% | 229 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 251 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 274 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 306 |
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 28 business establishments in ZIP 65072, employing approximately 142 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,786,000.
28
Businesses
142
Employees
$6.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 28.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 21.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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