Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 15.8% ▲ 58% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 291 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,440 (31.1%) |
| Some College | 3,902 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 4,044 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,003 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,457 (31.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,209 ▼ 28% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,111 ▼ 29% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $782/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 21,183 |
| Vacant Units | 2,826 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Phelps County is located in Missouri and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 46,572 residents. With a median age of 35.68, it is a relatively young county.
Phelps County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,208 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.8% is above the national average.
Housing in Phelps County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $198,111 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $782. Homeownership rates are high at 62.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Phelps County are primarily White (85.84%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Phelps County, MO is a solidly middle-class area in Missouri. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65461 | Duke | 121 | $65,052 | $191,100 | — | 0.0% | 26.0% |
| 65462 | Edgar Springs | 1,295 | $56,400 | $117,700 | $664 | 1.1% | 45.2% |
| 65529 | Jerome | 167 | $86,750 | — | — | 0.0% | 13.4% |
| 65550 | Newburg | 3,119 | $67,721 | $155,000 | $530 | 2.7% | 26.1% |
| 65401 | Rolla | 32,476 | $52,768 | $206,500 | $796 | 3.5% | 42.0% |
| 65559 | Saint James | 9,390 | $58,641 | $194,600 | $834 | 8.4% | 32.4% |