City

Myrtle, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Oregon County  ·  Missouri

👥432Population
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$143,400Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊13.3%Unemployment▲ 171% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.7% Female 39.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
19%
18–24
16%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty28.7% ▲ 187% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment13.3% ▲ 171% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (6.2%)
HS Graduate90 (37.2%)
Some College6 (2.5%)
Associates54 (22.3%)
Bachelors27 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree50 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 6.2%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 2.5%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS6.2%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College2.5%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.8%Renter: 51.2%Tenure
Owner48.8%
Renter51.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
32%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median Home Value$143,400 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Rent$643/mo
Total Housing Units310
Vacant Units107

Income Distribution

Under $25k
58%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
1%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Myrtle, MO

Myrtle is a city in Missouri, located in Oregon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 432 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

The real estate market in Myrtle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $643 per month.

The population of Myrtle is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Myrtle, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Myrtle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.