64861 ZIP Code — Rocky Comfort, MO

Mcdonald County, Missouri

ZIP code 64861 is located in Rocky Comfort, Missouri, within Mcdonald County. It covers approximately 58.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,236 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64861

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $183,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $58,939. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 64861 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,236

population

58.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64861 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64861

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64861. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rocky Comfort	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64867 Stella (5.3 mi) 64842 Fairview (6.1 mi) 65647 Exeter (8.4 mi) 65730 Powell (9.3 mi) 64866 Stark City (11.3 mi) 65772 Washburn (13.2 mi) 64856 Pineville (13.6 mi) 64843 Goodman (14 mi) 65734 Purdy (14.7 mi) 64844 Granby (15.4 mi) 65723 Pierce City (15.5 mi) 65745 Seligman (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,236
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	58.41 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	36.7057
Longitude	-94.1350
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	33.5%	53.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	30.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	45.5%	13.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,236

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$58,939

Median household income

$28,584

Per capita income

$183,000

Median home value

$647

Median monthly rent

68.4%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

19.5%

Unemployment

341

Housing units

22.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

137

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	276	22.3%
18 and over	960	77.7%
65 and over	414	33.5%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.9%

Asian 5.3%

Black or African American 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Two or more races 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	987	75.9%
Asian	69	5.3%
Black or African American	66	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	65	5%
Other race	46	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	37	2.8%
Two or more races	31	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.5%	53.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	30.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	45.5%	13.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 19.6%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	19.6%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$58,939

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 26.9%

$1M+ 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,000
Median rent / month	$647
Owner occupied	68.4%
Renter occupied	31.6%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	23.8%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	2.5%
1970–1979	1.3%
1960–1969	21.1%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	38.3%
3 bedrooms	34.5%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	13.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	18.9%
Propane / LP gas	42.5%
Wood	23.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	313	73.8%
Cohabiting couple	12	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	27	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	72	17.0%
Households with children under 18	98	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	275	64.9%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	7.8%
Married	69.6%	67.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	20.7%
Divorced	3.8%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.5%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	63	32.8%
High school	93	48.4%
College / grad school	36	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.1%

Finance & real estate 17.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.7%

Education & healthcare 9.0%

Retail trade 8.6%

Other services 7.4%

Construction 4.3%

Information 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	3.6%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	6.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.7%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.5%
Work from home	18.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 46.2%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 12.5%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	71.7%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	48.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.0%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	94	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.7%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	27.8%
Uninsured under 19	47.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,172	94.8%
Spanish	122	10.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	100	8.5%
Other languages	22	1.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,214	98.2%
Born in same state	1,214	98.2%
Born in different state	479	38.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.8%
Not a US citizen	15	68.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	190	15.4%
Italian	27	2.2%
Arab	25	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	1%
English	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	68.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64861

What city is ZIP code 64861 in?

ZIP code 64861 is primarily assigned to Rocky Comfort, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64861 in?

ZIP code 64861 falls within Mcdonald County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 64861 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 64861 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 64861 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 64861 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64861?

22% of residents in ZIP code 64861 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64861 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 64861 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 64861 in?

ZIP code 64861 observes the CST timezone.