65559 ZIP Code — Saint James, MO

Phelps County, Missouri

ZIP code 65559 is located in Saint James, Missouri, within Phelps County. It covers approximately 189.60 square miles and serves a population of 9,042 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65559

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $57,323. 41% 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 30 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65559 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,042

population

189.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint James	Acceptable
Saint James	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65409 Rolla (9.3 mi) 65580 Vichy (12.8 mi) 65401 Rolla (13.7 mi) 65453 Cuba (14.5 mi) 65565 Steelville (17 mi) 65550 Newburg (18.8 mi) 65535 Leasburg (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,042
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	189.60 sq mi
Water area	0.84 sq mi
Latitude	37.9852
Longitude	-91.6078
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	53.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	28.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

9,042

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$57,323

Median household income

$31,406

Per capita income

$175,200

Median home value

$786

Median monthly rent

69.4%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

2,941

Housing units

26.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

377

Under 5

359

325

5–9

309

293

10–14

279

230

15–19

219

201

20–24

192

511

25–34

486

621

35–44

591

534

45–54

507

375

55–59

357

246

60–64

233

526

65–74

500

290

75–84

275

106

85+

100

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,305	25.5%
18 and over	6,737	74.5%
65 and over	1,797	19.9%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,575	93.4%
Two or more races	364	4%
Hispanic or Latino	138	1.5%
Asian	47	0.5%
Other race	26	0.3%
Black or African American	21	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	53.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	28.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 26.2%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	26.2%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$57,323

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,200
Median rent / month	$786
Owner occupied	69.4%
Renter occupied	30.6%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.4%
Electricity	51.3%
Propane / LP gas	16.0%
Wood	9.2%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,828	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	138	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	549	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	886	26.1%
Households with children under 18	1,160	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,205	35.4%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	18.9%
Married	52.2%	55.6%
Separated	0.9%	1.4%
Widowed	4.6%	8.7%
Divorced	9.9%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 14.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	305	14.0%
Kindergarten	117	5.4%
Elementary school	964	44.4%
High school	425	19.6%
College / grad school	361	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Retail trade 15.1%

Professional & management 10.5%

Public administration 8.3%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Construction 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.7%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 30.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	786	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,306	91.9%
Spanish	132	1.6%
Other Indo-European	66	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	0.3%
Other languages	39	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,870	98.1%
Born in same state	8,828	97.6%
Born in different state	6,753	74.7%
Foreign born	42	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	172	1.9%
Not a US citizen	57	33.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,225	13.5%
Italian	1,183	13.1%
French	800	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	67	0.7%
German	23	0.3%
Polish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65559

What city is ZIP code 65559 in?

ZIP code 65559 is primarily assigned to Saint James, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65559 in?

ZIP code 65559 falls within Phelps County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65559 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 65559 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65559 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 65559 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65559?

The median home value in ZIP code 65559 is $175,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 65559?

ZIP code 65559 has an estimated population of 9,042 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65559 in?

ZIP code 65559 observes the CST timezone.