64855 ZIP Code — Oronogo, MO

Jasper County, Missouri

ZIP code 64855 is located in Oronogo, Missouri, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 42.56 square miles and serves a population of 2,591 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64855

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,000. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64855 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,591

population

42.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64855

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oronogo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64832 Asbury (4.9 mi) 64870 Webb City (8.8 mi) 64755 Jasper (9.3 mi) 64834 Carl Junction (9.3 mi) 64769 Mindenmines (10 mi) 64835 Carterville (11.5 mi) 64801 Joplin (13.2 mi) 64836 Carthage (13.7 mi) 66781 Weir (13.9 mi) 64762 Liberal (14.7 mi) 66762 Pittsburg (15.8 mi) 66763 Frontenac (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,591
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	42.56 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	37.3089
Longitude	-94.4716
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	43.9%	49.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,591

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$81,000

Median household income

$34,599

Per capita income

$168,000

Median home value

$748

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

883

Housing units

27.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

134

10–14

112

110

15–19

20–24

195

25–34

165

229

35–44

192

195

45–54

164

55–59

102

60–64

147

65–74

124

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	632	24.4%
18 and over	1,959	75.6%
65 and over	380	14.7%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,451	94.6%
Two or more races	99	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	1.1%
Asian	7	0.3%
Black or African American	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	49.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 8.7%

$75k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	8.7%
$75k–$100k	25.7%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$81,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 31.1%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,000
Median rent / month	$748
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	92.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	30.1%
1990–1999	26.3%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.0%
Electricity	67.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%
Wood	5.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	517	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	103	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	172	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	198	20.0%
Households with children under 18	370	37.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	275	27.8%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	23.5%
Married	52.5%	50.1%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	4.4%
Divorced	15.3%	21.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	11.4%
Kindergarten	16	2.8%
Elementary school	339	59.3%
High school	117	20.5%
College / grad school	35	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Construction 16.7%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Professional & management 10.9%

Retail trade 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.9%
Service	7.3%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 10.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	17.9%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	41.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	24.8%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	19.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,432	93.9%
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)	2,584	99.7%
Born in same state	2,563	98.9%
Born in different state	1,756	67.8%
Foreign born	21	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.3%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	378	14.6%
French	346	13.4%
Arab	275	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	32	1.2%
English	23	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64855

What city is ZIP code 64855 in?

ZIP code 64855 is primarily assigned to Oronogo, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64855 in?

ZIP code 64855 falls within Jasper County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 64855 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 64855 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64855?

The median home value in ZIP code 64855 is $168,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 64855?

ZIP code 64855 has an estimated population of 2,591 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 64855?

The median household income in ZIP code 64855 is $81,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 64855 in?

ZIP code 64855 observes the CST timezone.