PlainZIP

Myrtle, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65778

Oregon County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

524
5/sq mi
$23,669
Median income
$156,900
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Myrtle pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65778 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65778 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Myrtle, Oregon County, Missouri, home to just 524 residents across 102.7 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65778 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $23,669 (65% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $25,514. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 15.1%. Median home value sits at $156,900 (18% below the state average), median rent at $637 a month, and owner-occupancy at 41.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 65778, plus 4 more within Oregon 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 →

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 65778, Myrtle, 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

524

Population

102.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65778?

31.4

Median Age

61.9%

Male

38.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$23,669

Median Household Income

-65% vs state

$25,514

Per Capita Income

28.1%

Poverty Rate

15.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65778 ranks nationally

Myrtle, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$23,669 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 38.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

305

Total Housing Units

195

Occupied Units

110

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.5%
Renter 58.5%

$156,900

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$637

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 65778, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,206,000.

8

Businesses

64

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 37.5%

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 65778 vs 65690 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
65690 Couch, MO 298 3.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oregon County

65791 standard
Thayer, MO
Pop: 4,585
65606 standard
Alton, MO
Pop: 3,613
65692 standard
Koshkonong, MO
Pop: 1,332
65690 standard
Couch, MO
Pop: 298

Related Areas

Oregon County Myrtle, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65778 in? ▼
ZIP code 65778 (Myrtle) is located in Oregon County, Missouri. Oregon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oregon-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65778? ▼
ZIP code 65778 in Myrtle, MO has a population of 524 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65778? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65778 is $23,669, which is 69% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65778? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65778 is $156,900, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65778? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65778 is White at 98.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65778? ▼
ZIP code 65778 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65778? ▼
In ZIP code 65778, 38.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65778? ▼
In ZIP code 65778, approximately 41.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65778? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65778 is 28.1% 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.