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Moberly, MO
City in Randolph County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 65270.
Population
13,526
Land area
13.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,026
ZIP codes
1
Moberly and its ZIP codes
Moberly at a glance
- Moberly is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 64th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $44,145 a year, 38% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,100 (34% below Missouri) and median rent is $774 a month.
Local data for Moberly, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools9
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Parks8
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants55
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Moberly, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,145
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$153,100
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,526), Irish Americans (1,619), Mexican Americans (296).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Moberly.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,975
9,247 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,731
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $5,990 per person
How people get to work
Moberly, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moberly, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
267
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
42.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moberly, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Moberly
1 in or overlapping Moberly. Population shown
Cities near Moberly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RenickVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| HuntsvilleCity | 5.8 mi | 2.3 |
| CairoVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| HigbeeCity | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Middle GroveCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| ClarkCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Clifton HillCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| JacksonvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| MadisonCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| SturgeonCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| ExcelloCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ArmstrongCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| HollidayVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Prairie HillCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| HarrisburgTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| SalisburyCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moberly, MO in?
- Moberly is in Randolph County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Moberly, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Moberly include 65270.
- What is the population of Moberly, MO?
- About 13,526 people live in Moberly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moberly?
- Nearby places include Renick (5.2 mi), Huntsville (5.8 mi), Cairo (6.8 mi), Higbee (8.3 mi), Middle Grove (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023