What city is ZIP code 64779?

ZIP code 64779 is in Rich Hill, MO (Bates County).

What county is ZIP code 64779 in?

ZIP code 64779 is mostly in Bates County, Missouri.

How many people live in ZIP code 64779?

About 2,688 people live in the 64779 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 64779

Rich Hill, MO, Bates County

Population

2,688

Land area

197.8sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Rich Hill

ZIP 64779 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 64779 at a glance

ZIP 64779 (Rich Hill) is 85% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
Households here earn a median of $54,183 a year, 23% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,600 (48% below Missouri) and median rent is $919 a month.

Local data for ZIP 64779

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 64779, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$54,183

Poverty rate

22.2%

Median home value

$120,600

Median rent

$919/mo

Homeownership

80.6%

Bachelor's or higher

10.3%

Median age

41.1

Average commute

32.3 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

189

$6.6M annual payroll

PPP loans

$2M

123 loans

Campaign donations

$41.3K

1% D, 51% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 64779, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

416

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 20°F

43.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 64779, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.1%

U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts

Diabetes

14.8%

U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts

Smoking

21.6%

U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.6%

U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 64779?: ZIP code 64779 is in Rich Hill, MO (Bates County).
What county is ZIP code 64779 in?: ZIP code 64779 is mostly in Bates County, Missouri.
How many people live in ZIP code 64779?: About 2,688 people live in the 64779 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.