St. James
City in Phelps County, Missouri

St. James is a city in Phelps County, Missouri, with 3,935 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,093 ft (333 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rolla, 8.9 miles SW.
- 3,935residents (2020 Census)
- 1,093 ftelevation · 333 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 11.0 km²
- 928 / sq mipopulation density
- 65559ZIP code
About St. James
St. James or Saint James is a city in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,920 at the 2020 census.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
St. James weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Nearest webcams to St. James
There are no webcams in St. James itself. These are the closest, 57 miles away or more.
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in St. James
- Median household income
- $53,453
- Median home value
- $142,000
- Median rent
- $695/mo
- Median age
- 49.3
Do you know St. James? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes St. James special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of St. James
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
St. James Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›St. James, MO population
St. James had 3,935 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,935 |
|---|---|
| Density | 928 per sq mi (358 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. James at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Phelps County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,935 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.24 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0024° N, 91.6134° W |
| ZIP code | 65559 |
| Official website | stjamesmissouri.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2964424 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. James
- Rolla8.9 mi SW
- Indian Lake11.2 mi NE
- Cuba12.2 mi E
- Steelville14.3 mi E
- Doolittle15.7 mi W
- Newburg16.7 mi W
- Leasburg18.4 mi E
- Belle20.4 mi N
- Bland20.6 mi N
- Bourbon22.3 mi NE
- Vienna22.4 mi NW
- Owensville24.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about St. James
What county is St. James in?
St. James is in Phelps County, Missouri.
What is the population of St. James, MO?
3,935 people lived in St. James at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. James, MO?
The ZIP code of St. James is 65559.
What is the elevation of St. James?
1,093 feet (333 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. James?
Rolla (8.9 mi), Indian Lake (11.2 mi), Cuba (12.2 mi), Steelville (14.3 mi), Doolittle (15.7 mi).
Last updated: