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 Moderate-density area
- $42,470
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,681. The poverty rate is 27.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,500 (47% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $633; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Oregon County, so 65791 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 65791
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thayer, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65791.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 65791?
48.1
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
0.5%
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?
$42,470
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$21,681
Per Capita Income
27.4%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65791 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Thayer, 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)
$42,470 10th percentile higher than 10% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,961housing units
1,961
Total Housing Units
1,567
Occupied Units
394
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,500
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 65791 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65791
Thayer (65791)
4,585 residents
- 65606
Alton (65606)
3,613 residents
- 72554
Mammoth Spring (72554)
2,923 residents
- 65692 1,332
Koshkonong (65692)
1,332 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65791 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65791 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65606
Alton (65606)
$51,909 median income
- 72554
Mammoth Spring (72554)
$42,851 median income
- 65791
Thayer (65791)
$42,470 median income
- 65692
Koshkonong (65692)
$40,357 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65791, 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 (4,585 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 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.
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