Zip code 65550: Newburg, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65550?

65550 is assigned to Newburg, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65550 in?

65550 is mostly in Phelps County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 65550?

About 3,181 people live in 65550, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65550?

The median household income in 65550 is $71,275.

Q: What zip codes are near 65550?

The closest zip codes to 65550 are 65457, 65529, 65584, 65401, 65409.

Residential delivery areaPhelps CountyCentral Time

Population

3,181

Median household income

$71K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$147K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$820/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

173 sq mi

18 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 65550

65550 is a rural zip code in Newburg, Missouri (Phelps County), covering 173 sq mi of land. About 3,181 people live here, or 18 per square mile. The median resident is 40.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $71,275 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $146,900, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $820 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.5 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.

How 65550 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy25.4%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%172nd of 966 in MO
Healthcare workers14.3%
93rd
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%154th of 967 in MO
Veterans9.3%
86th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%278th of 968 in MO
Poverty rate19.7%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%203rd of 966 in MO
Homeownership rate82.3%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%372nd of 966 in MO
Average commute29.5 min
72nd
U.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min292nd of 934 in MO
Residents 65 and older19.7%
72nd
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%449th of 968 in MO
Median age40.8
63rd
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39527th of 968 in MO
Residents under 1822.7%
56th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%472nd of 968 in MO
Government workers14.4%
56th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%398th of 967 in MO
Uninsured rate7.5%
55th
U.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%594th of 968 in MO
Self-employed workers9.1%
47th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%571st of 967 in MO
Median household income$71,275
38th
U.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702320th of 934 in MO
Unemployment rate4.2%
37th
U.S. 5.2% · MO 4%350th of 967 in MO
Median earnings per worker$44,260
37th
U.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780359th of 960 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.420
37th
U.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465423rd of 964 in MO
Diversity index33.3
27th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1189th of 968 in MO
Tech workers1.7%
27th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%352nd of 967 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher19.7%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%434th of 965 in MO
Rent-burdened renters41.1%
18th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%398th of 908 in MO
Per capita income$29,071
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695620th of 968 in MO
Work from home6.8%
15th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%589th of 967 in MO
Median home value$146,900
9th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300603rd of 917 in MO
Median gross rent$820
8th
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033377th of 783 in MO
Broadband access82.6%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%633rd of 966 in MO
Population3,181
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814358th of 968 in MO
Population density18/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi620th of 968 in MO
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%708th of 968 in MO

Measure	65550	Phelps	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Housing vacancy	25.4%	14.6%	11.2%	10.1%	96th	172nd of 966
Healthcare workers	14.3%	8.8%	10.4%	9.7%	93rd	154th of 967
Veterans	9.3%	8.5%	7.3%	6.2%	86th	278th of 968
Poverty rateWeakness	19.7%	16.8%	12.6%	12.5%	84th	203rd of 966
Homeownership rateStrength	82.3%	61.7%	68.1%	65.2%	84th	372nd of 966
Average commute	29.5 min	19.1 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	72nd	292nd of 934
Residents 65 and older	19.7%	17.1%	17.9%	17.2%	72nd	449th of 968
Median age	40.8	35.8	39	38.9	63rd	527th of 968
Residents under 18	22.7%	21.1%	22.3%	22%	56th	472nd of 968
Government workers	14.4%	22.4%	13.2%	14.5%	56th	398th of 967
Uninsured rate	7.5%	9.1%	8.8%	8.4%	55th	594th of 968
Self-employed workers	9.1%	8.6%	9%	10%	47th	571st of 967
Median household income	$71,275	$58,396	$70,702	$80,734	38th	320th of 934
Unemployment rate	4.2%	3.9%	4%	5.2%	37th	350th of 967
Median earnings per worker	$44,260	$37,057	$45,780	$49,666	37th	359th of 960
Income inequality (Gini)	0.420	0.456	0.465	0.483	37th	423rd of 964
Diversity index	33.3	27.4	40.1	61.4	27th	189th of 968
Tech workers	1.7%	2.6%	3.4%	3.8%	27th	352nd of 967
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.7%	32.4%	32.4%	35.7%	20th	434th of 965
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41.1%	50.2%	45.6%	51.1%	18th	398th of 908
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,071	$30,712	$39,695	$44,673	16th	620th of 968
Work from home	6.8%	7.4%	13%	15.1%	15th	589th of 967
Median home value	$146,900	$206,500	$230,300	$332,700	9th	603rd of 917
Median gross rent	$820	$798	$1,033	$1,413	8th	377th of 783
Broadband accessWeakness	82.6%	89.3%	89.3%	91%	8th	633rd of 966
Population	3,181	45,194	6,191,814	334,922,499	5th	358th of 968
Population density	18/sq mi	67/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	620th of 968
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	4.2%	4.5%	14.1%	1st	708th of 968

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

10%

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.8

Under 18

22.7%

65 and over

19.7%

Race and ethnicity

White81%
Black0.0%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial12%

Diversity index

33.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

69.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,113
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 75.9%
Married couples: 55.3%
Living alone: 17.8%
Veterans (of adults): 9.3%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

65550

$71,275

Phelps Co.

$58,396

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,071

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.420

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65550

$146,900

Phelps Co.

$206,500

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65550

$820

Phelps Co.

$798

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

0.8%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,491
Owner-occupied: 82.3%
Vacant: 25.4%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 19.2%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

31%

20–29

29%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

29.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

14%

Construction and repair

13%

Office and admin

11%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Management

Food service

Education

Transportation and moving

Sales

Production

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Business and finance

0.7%

Police and fire

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

25%

Education

12%

Other services

11%

Retail

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

0.1%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$44,260

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65550	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,438	$74,888
Service	$22,788	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,563	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$47,917	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

37%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
Households with broadband: 82.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.7%
No internet access: 14.2%
Without health insurance: 7.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Newburg
State: Missouri
County: Phelps County
Center point: 37.8441° N, 91.9437° W
Land area: 173 sq mi
Water area: 1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

65550 spans 2 counties

Phelps County92% of land
Pulaski County8% of land

Zip codes near 65550

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65457	Devils Elbow, MO	6 mi	177	$72,940	$216,800
65529	Jerome, MO	6.4 mi	187	$111,618	—
65584	Saint Robert, MO	10 mi	10,553	$63,328	$210,000
65401	Rolla, MO	10 mi	32,714	$56,081	$222,800
65409	Rolla, MO	12 mi	0	—	—
65461	Duke, MO	12 mi	97	$63,036	$193,800
65462	Edgar Springs, MO	12 mi	1,264	$54,712	$121,000
65402	Rolla, MO · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
65473	Fort Leonard Wood, MO	15 mi	15,438	$67,690	—
65532	Lake Spring, MO · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
65436	Beulah, MO	15 mi	21	—	—
65459	Dixon, MO	15 mi	8,562	$66,385	$167,300

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Questions about 65550

What city is zip code 65550?

65550 is assigned to Newburg, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65550 in?

65550 is mostly in Phelps County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 65550?

About 3,181 people live in 65550, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65550 in?

65550 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65550?

The median household income in 65550 is $71,275.

What zip codes are near 65550?

The closest zip codes to 65550 are 65457, 65529, 65584, 65401, 65409.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65550, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.