65778 ZIP Code — Myrtle, MO

Oregon County, Missouri

ZIP code 65778 is located in Myrtle, Missouri, within Oregon County. It covers approximately 36.06 square miles and serves a population of 485 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65778

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

The gap between median ($21,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 65778 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

485

population

36.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65778 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65778

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65778. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Myrtle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72460 Ravenden Springs (11.5 mi) 65606 Alton (17.6 mi) 65791 Thayer (17.6 mi) 72455 Pocahontas (18.6 mi) 72542 Hardy (19.3 mi) 72482 Williford (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	485
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	36.06 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	36.5261
Longitude	-91.2483
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	417

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.6%	65.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	13.0%	24.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	9.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

485

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$21,250

Median household income

$22,507

Per capita income

$134,000

Median home value

$710

Median monthly rent

52.9%

Home ownership

32.2%

Poverty rate

13.1%

Unemployment

197

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	88	18.1%
18 and over	397	81.9%
65 and over	73	15.1%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	483	99.6%
Two or more races	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.6%	65.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	13.0%	24.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	9.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 25.7%

$10k–$15k 16.0%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 8.3%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.7%
$10k–$15k	16.0%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	8.3%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$21,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 29.4%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,000
Median rent / month	$710
Owner occupied	52.9%
Renter occupied	47.1%
Vacant	29.9%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	12.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	42.5%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	4.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.6%
1 vehicle	42.7%
2 vehicles	17.0%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	36.4%
Propane / LP gas	57.8%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	25.2%
Cohabiting couple	27	13.1%
Male householder, no spouse	52	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	75	36.4%
Households with children under 18	32	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	30.6%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.4%	1.7%
Married	26.7%	29.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.2%
Widowed	8.3%	21.1%
Divorced	22.6%	45.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	6.8%
Kindergarten	5	5.7%
Elementary school	77	87.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Transportation & utilities 15.6%

Retail trade 11.6%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Professional & management 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Wholesale trade 6.4%

Other services 6.4%

Construction 4.6%

Information 1.7%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.2%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	41.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.3%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	22.5%
Unpaid family workers	6.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.6%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	22.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 32.2%

Under 18 years 61.4%

18 and over 25.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 26.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	2.9%
Supplemental Security	27.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	41.2%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	11.4%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	61.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.6%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	24.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	479	98.8%
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)	485	100.0%
Born in same state	485	100.0%
Born in different state	256	52.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	76	15.7%
Arab	39	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	5.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65778

What city is ZIP code 65778 in?

ZIP code 65778 is primarily assigned to Myrtle, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65778 in?

ZIP code 65778 falls within Oregon County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65778?

32% of residents in ZIP code 65778 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65778?

The median household income in ZIP code 65778 is $21,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65778?

The median home value in ZIP code 65778 is $134,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 65778?

Health data for ZIP code 65778 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 65778 in?

ZIP code 65778 observes the CST timezone.