Zip code 65732: Preston, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65732?

65732 is assigned to Preston, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65732 in?

65732 is in Hickory County, Missouri.

Q: What is the population of 65732?

About 1,342 people live in 65732, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65732?

The median household income in 65732 is $45,909.

Q: What zip codes are near 65732?

The closest zip codes to 65732 are 65634, 65767, 65668, 65724, 65779.

Residential delivery areaHickory CountyCentral Time

Population

1,342

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$279K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$577/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

57 sq mi

23 people/sq mi

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

About 65732

65732 is a rural zip code in Preston, Missouri (Hickory County), covering 57 sq mi of land. About 1,342 people live here, or 23 per square mile. The median resident is 36.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,909 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $278,800, or 6.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $577 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.4 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and sales.

How 65732 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers25.2%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%73rd of 967 in MO
Unemployment rate9.8%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%66th of 967 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.525
94th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.46550th of 964 in MO
Poverty rate25.7%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%99th of 966 in MO
Homeownership rate87.2%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%228th of 966 in MO
Residents under 1828.1%
91st
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%158th of 968 in MO
Veterans9.4%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%260th of 968 in MO
Residents 65 and older21%
79th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%371st of 968 in MO
Average commute30.4 min
76th
U.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min264th of 934 in MO
Uninsured rate7.7%
57th
U.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%584th of 968 in MO
Median home value$278,800
39th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300126th of 917 in MO
Housing vacancy5.6%
39th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%805th of 966 in MO
Median age36.4
30th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39770th of 968 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher22.2%
26th
U.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%343rd of 965 in MO
Healthcare workers7.7%
23rd
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%624th of 967 in MO
Self-employed workers6%
10th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%805th of 967 in MO
Median household income$45,909
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702804th of 934 in MO
Median earnings per worker$33,438
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780825th of 960 in MO
Per capita income$21,566
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695903rd of 968 in MO
Population density23/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi562nd of 968 in MO
Population1,342
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814539th of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$577
1st
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033686th of 783 in MO
Work from home2.1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%848th of 967 in MO
Diversity index4.4
1st
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1869th of 968 in MO
Broadband access66.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%916th of 966 in MO
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%817th of 968 in MO
Rent-burdened renters8.1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%800th of 908 in MO
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%766th of 967 in MO

Measure	65732	Hickory	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Government workers	25.2%	16.3%	13.2%	14.5%	95th	73rd of 967
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.8%	13.8%	4%	5.2%	94th	66th of 967
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.525	0.475	0.465	0.483	94th	50th of 964
Poverty rateWeakness	25.7%	19.8%	12.6%	12.5%	93rd	99th of 966
Homeownership rateStrength	87.2%	82.4%	68.1%	65.2%	92nd	228th of 966
Residents under 18	28.1%	17.3%	22.3%	22%	91st	158th of 968
Veterans	9.4%	12.5%	7.3%	6.2%	87th	260th of 968
Residents 65 and older	21%	32.3%	17.9%	17.2%	79th	371st of 968
Average commute	30.4 min	30.7 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	76th	264th of 934
Uninsured rate	7.7%	13.2%	8.8%	8.4%	57th	584th of 968
Median home value	$278,800	$176,100	$230,300	$332,700	39th	126th of 917
Housing vacancy	5.6%	34.3%	11.2%	10.1%	39th	805th of 966
Median age	36.4	55.2	39	38.9	30th	770th of 968
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.2%	12.8%	32.4%	35.7%	26th	343rd of 965
Healthcare workers	7.7%	13%	10.4%	9.7%	23rd	624th of 967
Self-employed workers	6%	10%	9%	10%	10th	805th of 967
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,909	$39,390	$70,702	$80,734	6th	804th of 934
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,438	$32,054	$45,780	$49,666	6th	825th of 960
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,566	$24,107	$39,695	$44,673	4th	903rd of 968
Population density	23/sq mi	22/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	562nd of 968
Population	1,342	8,585	6,191,814	334,922,499	2nd	539th of 968
Median gross rent	$577	$648	$1,033	$1,413	1st	686th of 783
Work from home	2.1%	6.1%	13%	15.1%	1st	848th of 967
Diversity index	4.4	12.6	40.1	61.4	1st	869th of 968
Broadband accessWeakness	66.3%	71.7%	89.3%	91%	1st	916th of 966
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.2%	4.5%	14.1%	1st	817th of 968
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	8.1%	58.8%	45.6%	51.1%	1st	800th of 908
Tech workers	0%	1%	3.4%	3.8%	1st	766th of 967

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

20%

5–17

11%

18–24

25–34

35–44

16%

45–54

55–64

11%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

36.4

Under 18

28.1%

65 and over

21%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

4.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 486
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 60.7%
Married couples: 54.5%
Living alone: 35.6%
Veterans (of adults): 9.4%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

40%

$25–50k

11%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

$100–150k

23%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

65732

$45,909

Hickory Co.

$39,390

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,566

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.525

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65732

$278,800

Hickory Co.

$176,100

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65732

$577

Hickory Co.

$648

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

86%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.6%

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 515
Owner-occupied: 87.2%
Vacant: 5.6%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 6.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 8.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 8.1%
Home value to income: 6.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

28%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

38%

20–29

21%

30–44

45–59

11%

60+

16%

Average commute

30.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

17%

Construction and repair

17%

Sales

14%

Education

12%

Management

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Office and admin

Food service

Production

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Cleaning and personal care

Industries

Education

18%

Arts and recreation

16%

Retail

14%

Construction

13%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Wholesale

Manufacturing

0.6%

Public administration

0.4%

Admin, support and management

0.2%

Professional and technical services

Median earnings per worker

$33,438

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65732	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,750	$74,888
Service	$26,146	$26,804
Sales and office	$55,365	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$17,306	$49,199
Production and transportation	under $2,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

36%

Some college

26%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

16%

High school graduate or higher: 89.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 15.6%
Households with broadband: 66.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 30%
No internet access: 32.1%
Without health insurance: 7.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Preston
State: Missouri
County: Hickory County
Center point: 37.9348° N, 93.1772° W
Land area: 57 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Preston1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 65732

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65634	Cross Timbers, MO	5.6 mi	606	$35,948	$197,800
65767	Urbana, MO	5.8 mi	1,983	$52,708	$200,600
65668	Hermitage, MO	6.1 mi	1,846	$38,449	$138,400
65724	Pittsburg, MO	10 mi	1,563	$41,447	$174,100
65779	Wheatland, MO	12 mi	1,053	$44,018	$179,700
65786	Macks Creek, MO	12 mi	2,174	$61,136	$162,100
65685	Louisburg, MO	13 mi	794	$51,394	$168,800
65727	Polk, MO	13 mi	101	$81,641	$232,800
65324	Climax Springs, MO	14 mi	1,055	$52,969	$311,300
65764	Tunas, MO	15 mi	1,449	$26,936	$103,100
65326	Edwards, MO	16 mi	1,901	$51,888	$181,100
65650	Flemington, MO	17 mi	1,454	$50,194	$120,000

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Questions about 65732

What city is zip code 65732?

65732 is assigned to Preston, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65732 in?

65732 is in Hickory County, Missouri.

What is the population of 65732?

About 1,342 people live in 65732, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65732 in?

65732 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65732?

The median household income in 65732 is $45,909.

What zip codes are near 65732?

The closest zip codes to 65732 are 65634, 65767, 65668, 65724, 65779.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65732, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.