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Rolla, MO
City in Phelps County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 65409.
Population
20,287
Land area
12.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,673
ZIP codes
1
Rolla and its ZIP codes
Rolla at a glance
- Rolla is about 19 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 38th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $46,204 a year, 35% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,000 (19% below Missouri) and median rent is $789 a month.
Local data for Rolla, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools10
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks14
- Post Offices1
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores7
- Restaurants90
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers7
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Rolla, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,204
Poverty rate
23.6%
Median home value
$187,000
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher
35.6%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,405), Irish Americans (2,325), Chinese Americans (841).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Phelps County. PPP loans are for Rolla.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,379
19,609 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,505
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$327M
FY 2026, $7,329 per person
How people get to work
Rolla, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled16.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rolla, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
615
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
76
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rolla, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Rolla
1 in or overlapping Rolla. Population shown
Cities near Rolla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoolittleCity | 6.4 mi | 2.8 |
| NewburgCity | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| St. JamesCity | 8.4 mi | 4.2 |
| DixonCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| Edgar SpringsCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| ViennaCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| Indian LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| CubaCity | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| SteelvilleCity | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| St. RobertCity | 23 mi | 8.4 |
| BelleCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| Fort Leonard WoodCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 23 |
| SalemCity | 25 mi | 3.5 |
| BlandCity | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| FreeburgVillage | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| WaynesvilleCity | 27 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rolla, MO in?
- Rolla is in Phelps County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Rolla, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rolla include 65409.
- What is the population of Rolla, MO?
- About 20,287 people live in Rolla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rolla?
- Nearby places include Doolittle (6.4 mi), Newburg (7.8 mi), St. James (8.4 mi), Dixon (18 mi), Edgar Springs (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023