Phelps County, MO ZIP Codes
Missouri (MO) · 9 ZIP codes · 7 cities
9
ZIP codes
44,937
population (2021)
-0.5%
pop change since 2010
29161
FIPS code
Phelps County ZIP code map
About Phelps County
Phelps County is located in Missouri and contains 9 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 44,937 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.5% from 45,156 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Phelps County is 29161.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 44,937 |
| 2010 population | 45,156 |
| Change | -0.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| FIPS code | 29161 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Phelps County
ZIP codes for Phelps County, MO (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65401 | Rolla | Phelps | View map |
| 65402 | Rolla | Phelps | View map |
| 65409 | Rolla | Phelps | View map |
| 65436 | Beulah | Phelps | View map |
| 65461 | Duke | Phelps | View map |
| 65462 | Edgar Springs | Phelps | View map |
| 65529 | Jerome | Phelps | View map |
| 65550 | Newburg | Phelps | View map |
| 65559 | Saint James | Phelps | View map |
Demographics & statistics
46,288
Population
35.3
Median age
$52,846
Median household income
$28,511
Per capita income
$140,517
Median home value
$492
Median monthly rent
82.1%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
13,844
Housing units
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,232
Under 5
1,080
1,481
5–9
1,297
1,470
10–14
1,288
2,174
15–19
1,905
2,745
20–24
2,405
2,863
25–34
2,507
2,753
35–44
2,412
2,703
45–54
2,367
1,714
55–59
1,502
1,476
60–64
1,292
2,322
65–74
2,033
1,276
75–84
1,117
466
85+
408
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,500 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 36,788 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,622 | 19.7% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.5%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Black or African American
2%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,764 | 85.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,446 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 1,513 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,390 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 968 | 2% |
| Other race | 357 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 231 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
10.8%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
26.5%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $52,846 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.0%
$50k–$100k
24.0%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
14.7%
$200k–$300k
17.3%
$300k–$500k
7.6%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
5.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,517 |
| Median rent / month | $492 |
| Owner occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter occupied | 17.9% |
| Vacant | 17.8% |
| Single-family detached | 79.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 10.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% |
| 3 or more | 35.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.6% |
| Electricity | 51.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 9.3% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,386 | 55.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,164 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,001 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,800 | 19.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,224 | 28.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,409 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 15.6% |
| Married | 51.6% | 61.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
37.4%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
14.1%
Bachelor's degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 664 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 566 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,475 | 48.4% |
| High school | 1,928 | 23.8% |
| College / grad school | 7,070 | 19.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.2%
Public administration
15.8%
Retail trade
14.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Other services
5.2%
Professional & management
4.9%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Construction
4.1%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.1% |
| Service | 25.6% |
| Sales & office | 24.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 63.5% |
| Government | 32.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 16.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
11.1%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
19.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.6% |
| Retirement income | 32.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 30.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.5% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 16.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 57.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,317 | 19.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 21.5% |
| 65 and over | 34.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.8% |
| Public insurance | 42.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,976 | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 819 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 138 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 214 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 314 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,313 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 43,788 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 29,987 | 64.6% |
| Foreign born | 525 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,975 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 661 | 44.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,078 | 11% |
| French | 4,967 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 4,432 | 9.6% |
| English | 522 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 301 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 101 | 0.2% |
| German | 84 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 63 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 46 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 87.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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