64779 ZIP Code — Rich Hill, MO

Bates County, Missouri

ZIP code 64779 is located in Rich Hill, Missouri, within Bates County. It covers approximately 197.77 square miles and serves a population of 2,578 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64779

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 $87,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,848. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64779 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,578

population

197.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64779 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64779

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64779. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rich Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64752 Hume (10.8 mi) 64780 Rockville (11 mi) 64745 Foster (11.1 mi) 64778 Richards (11.9 mi) 64730 Butler (12 mi) 64783 Schell City (13.2 mi) 64790 Walker (14.5 mi) 64722 Amoret (15.3 mi) 64750 Harwood (17.4 mi) 64772 Nevada (18.3 mi) 66767 Prescott (19.1 mi) 66075 Pleasanton (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,578
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	197.77 sq mi
Water area	8.78 sq mi
Latitude	38.1145
Longitude	-94.3614
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	55.4%	52.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	17.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,578

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$46,848

Median household income

$22,534

Per capita income

$87,600

Median home value

$731

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

28.8%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

948

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

5–9

102

10–14

111

15–19

112

20–24

25–34

177

35–44

217

117

45–54

144

103

55–59

126

60–64

65–74

109

75–84

112

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	677	26.3%
18 and over	1,901	73.7%
65 and over	462	17.9%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,434	92%
Two or more races	83	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	67	2.5%
Other race	32	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.5%
Black or African American	12	0.5%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	52.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	17.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 17.5%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	17.5%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$46,848

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.7%

$50k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,600
Median rent / month	$731
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	18.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	16.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	33.4%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.5%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.2%
Electricity	24.5%
Propane / LP gas	32.7%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	12.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	458	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	68	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	186	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	178	20.0%
Households with children under 18	257	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	313	35.2%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	24.3%
Married	58.5%	43.7%
Separated	0.4%	0.9%
Widowed	5.7%	20.0%
Divorced	9.9%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.5%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	5.8%
Kindergarten	45	9.7%
Elementary school	226	48.7%
High school	140	30.2%
College / grad school	26	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 14.1%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Construction 13.6%

Retail trade 13.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Other services 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Professional & management 3.6%

Public administration 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.3%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.4%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	2.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 28.8%

Under 18 years 50.7%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	16.1%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	28.5%
Uninsured under 19	35.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,392	92.8%
Spanish	215	9.0%
Other Indo-European	10	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	204	8.5%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,568	99.6%
Born in same state	2,547	98.8%
Born in different state	1,597	61.9%
Foreign born	21	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.4%
Not a US citizen	3	30.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	281	10.9%
Italian	206	8%
Arab	160	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	1.5%
Polish	8	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64779

What city is ZIP code 64779 in?

ZIP code 64779 is primarily assigned to Rich Hill, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64779 in?

ZIP code 64779 falls within Bates County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64779?

29% of residents in ZIP code 64779 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64779?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 64779 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 64779 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64779 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 64779 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 64779 in?

ZIP code 64779 observes the CST timezone.