Rocky Mount, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65072
Morgan County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,847
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $335,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rocky Mount pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65072 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65072 (Rocky Mount, MO) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 274.1 in 2023 to 306.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65072 covers 48.9 square miles in Rocky Mount, Morgan County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,847 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65072 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,750 (18% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,883. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 0.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $335,700 (76% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,161.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morgan County, so 65072 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 65072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rocky Mount, MO
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$39,883
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65072 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Rocky Mount, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,750 Top 23% higher than 77% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,774housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 65072 vs 65049 →
ZIP 65072 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65049
Lake Ozark (65049)
6,618 residents
- 65065
Osage Beach (65065)
6,414 residents
- 65037
Gravois Mills (65037)
4,938 residents
- 65079
Sunrise Beach (65079)
4,729 residents
- 65011 2,374
Barnett (65011)
2,374 residents
- 65072 1,847
Rocky Mount (65072)
1,847 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65072 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65072 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65049
Lake Ozark (65049)
$86,453 median income
- 65072
Rocky Mount (65072)
$78,750 median income
- 65079
Sunrise Beach (65079)
$70,024 median income
- 65037
Gravois Mills (65037)
$66,360 median income
- 65065
Osage Beach (65065)
$60,785 median income
- 65011
Barnett (65011)
$40,990 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65072 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65072, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,847 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 65072 in?
ZIP code 65072 (Rocky Mount) is located in Morgan County, Missouri. Morgan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morgan-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65072?
ZIP code 65072 in Rocky Mount, MO has a population of 1,847 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65072?
The median household income in ZIP 65072 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65072?
The median home value in ZIP 65072 is $335,700, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65072 is White at 97.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65072?
ZIP code 65072 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65072 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65072?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65072 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 65072?
In ZIP code 65072, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 65072?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65072 is 27.6 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 65072?
In ZIP code 65072, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65072 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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