PlainZIP

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
$78,750
Median income
$335,700
Median home value
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $39,883. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. Median home value sits at $335,700 (76% above the state average), median rent at $1,161 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.2%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 65072, plus 6 more within Morgan 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 65072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rocky Mount, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65072.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 65072?

56.1

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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

How ZIP 65072 ranks nationally

Rocky Mount, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,750 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65072 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 65072 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 65072 ranks #2 of 6 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
65049 Lake Ozark, MO 6,618 5.5 mi
65011 Barnett, MO 2,374 8.6 mi
65079 Sunrise Beach, MO 4,729 8.1 mi
65037 Gravois Mills, MO 4,938 7.6 mi
65065 Osage Beach, MO 6,414 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Morgan County

65084 standard
Versailles, MO
Pop: 6,797
65037 standard
Gravois Mills, MO
Pop: 4,938
65078 standard
Stover, MO
Pop: 3,743
65011 standard
Barnett, MO
Pop: 2,374
65034 standard
Fortuna, MO
Pop: 679
65354 standard
Syracuse, MO
Pop: 628

Related Areas

Morgan County Rocky Mount, MO Missouri

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.

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