ZIP Code 65778

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Myrtle · Oregon County · Missouri

Population
524

5/sq mi

Median income
$23,669

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$156,900

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.2%

Median age 31.4

Land area
102.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 65778 in Myrtle, Missouri has a population of 524. The median household income is $23,669, which is 69% below the national average. Median home value is $156,900, 44% below the US average. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 65778 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.7 square miles in Myrtle, Oregon County, Missouri. The area is home to 524 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 65778 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65778 sits at $23,669 (65% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $25,514. The poverty rate stands at 28.1% and the unemployment rate at 15.1%. On housing, the median home value is $156,900 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $637 per month, and 41.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65778 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Oregon County, so you can benchmark 65778 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 →

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 65778, Myrtle, 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

524

Population

102.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Myrtle, 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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