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Thayer, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65791

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

4,585
13/sq mi
$42,470
Median income
$100,500
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thayer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65791 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65791 covers 342.2 square miles in Thayer, Oregon County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,585 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65791 reports a modest median household income of $42,470 (36% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $21,681. The poverty rate stands at 27.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. Median home value sits at $100,500 (47% below the state average), median rent at $633 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Oregon County, letting you compare 65791 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 65791

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thayer, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65791.

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 65791, Thayer, 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

4,585

Population

342.2

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65791?

48.1

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$42,470

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$21,681

Per Capita Income

27.4%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65791 ranks nationally

Thayer, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,470 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,961

Total Housing Units

1,567

Occupied Units

394

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$100,500

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$633

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 102 business establishments in ZIP 65791, employing approximately 862 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,395,000.

102

Businesses

862

Employees

$28.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 31.4%
Health care and social assistance 14 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 10 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 8 7.8%
Finance and insurance 6 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.9%
Information 4 3.9%
Construction 3 2.9%

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 65791 vs 72554 →

ZIP 65791 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 65791 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 65791 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 65791 ranks #3 of 4 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
72554 Mammoth Spring, AR 2,923 9.0 mi
65692 Koshkonong, MO 1,332 8.8 mi
65606 Alton, MO 3,613 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oregon County

65606 standard
Alton, MO
Pop: 3,613
65692 standard
Koshkonong, MO
Pop: 1,332
65778 standard
Myrtle, MO
Pop: 524
65690 standard
Couch, MO
Pop: 298

Related Areas

Oregon County Thayer, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65791 in? ▼
ZIP code 65791 (Thayer) 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 65791? ▼
ZIP code 65791 in Thayer, MO has a population of 4,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65791? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65791 is $42,470, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65791? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65791 is $100,500, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65791? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65791 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65791? ▼
ZIP code 65791 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 862 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65791? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65791 are: Retail trade (32), Health care and social assistance (14), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65791? ▼
In ZIP code 65791, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 65791? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65791 is 21.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65791? ▼
In ZIP code 65791, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65791? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65791 is 27.4% 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.