St. James

City in Phelps County, Missouri

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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.

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.

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Living in St. James

Median household income
$53,453
Median home value
$142,000
Median rent
$695/mo
Median age
49.3
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St. James, MO population

St. James had 3,935 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,935
Density928 per sq mi (358 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

St. James at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyPhelps County
TypeCity
Population3,935 (2020)
Land area4.24 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Coordinates38.0024° N, 91.6134° W
ZIP code65559
Official websitestjamesmissouri.org
Census code (GEOID)2964424

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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).

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