ZIP Code 64778 - Richards Missouri
Overview
ZIP Code 64778 is located in Richards Missouri. Portions of 64778 are also in Richland Township (Vernon County) and Osage Township (Vernon County) and Lake Township (Vernon County) and Metz Township and Henry Township and Washington Township (Vernon County). 64778 is entirely within Vernon County. Regionally, 64778 is located in the Joplin-Pittsburg Area.
ZIP Code 64778 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Richards |
| Primary County | Vernon County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 489 |
| Area Code(s) | 417 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 64778 Map
64778 Demographics
64778 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Missouri based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 64778 is White. The current unemployment level in 64778 is 4.2%.
| Population | 489 |
| Population Growth Rate | -27.27% |
| Population Density | 4 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 218 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,773 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $174,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
64778 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 449 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
64778 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 55 | 15.71% |
| Bachelor Degree | 9 | 2.57% |
| High School Diploma | 189 | 54% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 16 | 4.57% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 61 | 17.43% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 0.57% |
| Masters Degree | 18 | 5.14% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
64778 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.93608475, -94.45776367 |
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| Region | Joplin-Pittsburg Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 112 Square Miles |
64778 Schools
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64778 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 40c - Wooded Osage Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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