City

Rolla, MO

3 ZIP codes  ·  Phelps County  ·  Missouri

👥32,480Population
💰$52,768Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂32.4Median Age
🏠$206,500Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓42.0%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 2.7%Asian: 4.4%Other: 4.7%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic3.2%
Black2.7%
Asian4.4%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
20%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads42.0% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma85 (0.5%)
HS Graduate5,200 (29.1%)
Some College2,342 (13.1%)
Associates2,740 (15.3%)
Bachelors1,302 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree6,205 (34.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 34.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College13.1%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate34.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.1%Renter: 43.9%Tenure
Owner56.1%
Renter43.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,768 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$206,500 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$796/mo
Total Housing Units14,399
Vacant Units1,597

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Rolla, MO

Rolla is a city in Missouri, located in Phelps County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 32,480 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.37 years.

Economically, Rolla is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,768 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rolla is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $796 per month.

The population of Rolla is well-educated. 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.5%).

Rolla, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Rolla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65401 32,476 $52,768 $206,500 $796 3.5% 42.0% 56.1%