65529 ZIP Code — Jerome, MO

Phelps County, Missouri

ZIP code 65529 is located in Jerome, Missouri, within Phelps County. It covers approximately 1.38 square miles and serves a population of 289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65529

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,400.

Median household income is $101,308.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 31% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65529 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

289

population

1.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65529 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65529

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jerome	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	289
Population density	209 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	1.38 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.9221
Longitude	-91.9829
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	53.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	78.7%	28.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	14.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

289

Population

209

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$101,308

Median household income

$36,147

Per capita income

$93,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

143

Housing units

6.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	67	23.2%
18 and over	222	76.8%
65 and over	31	10.7%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Asian 8.7%

Group	Count	%
White	264	91.3%
Asian	25	8.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	53.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	78.7%	28.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	14.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.2%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 71.0%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	71.0%
Median income	$101,308

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 69.2%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$1M+ 18.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	25.2%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	39.2%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	37.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	19.6%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.1%
3 bedrooms	71.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	18.7%
3 or more	81.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.2%
Electricity	47.7%
Wood	12.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	43	40.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	24.3%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	0.0%
Married	72.7%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 35.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	6.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	32	42.1%
High school	35	46.1%
College / grad school	9	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 47.3%

Retail trade 29.5%

Other services 17.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.5%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	51.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	23.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.3%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	31.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	98.3%
Public insurance	17.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	289	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	264	91.3%
Born in same state	264	91.3%
Born in different state	167	57.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	8.7%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	42	14.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65529

What city is ZIP code 65529 in?

ZIP code 65529 is primarily assigned to Jerome, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65529 in?

ZIP code 65529 falls within Phelps County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65529 have a large veteran population?

31% of civilians in ZIP code 65529 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65529?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65529?

The median home value in ZIP code 65529 is $93,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 65529?

ZIP code 65529 has an estimated population of 289 residents, with a density of 210 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65529 in?

ZIP code 65529 observes the CST timezone.