Zip code 65755: Squires, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 65755
65755 is a rural zip code in Squires, Missouri (Douglas County), covering 39 sq mi of land. About 636 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 54.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $35,291 a year, about 44% of the national median of $80,734. 44.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $100,200, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 99% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 42.7 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; computer and math (tech); and healthcare. 35% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 65755 compares
- Poverty rate44.2%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%14th of 966 in MO
- Homeownership rate98.9%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%39th of 966 in MO
- Veterans18.7%99thU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%34th of 968 in MO
- Tech workers22.4%99thU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%3rd of 967 in MO
- Healthcare workers18.7%99thU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%57th of 967 in MO
- 99thU.S. 10% · MO 9%32nd of 967 in MO
- Median age54.498thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39100th of 968 in MO
- Average commute42.7 min98thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min32nd of 934 in MO
- 88thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.46596th of 964 in MO
- Work from home24.3%87thU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%56th of 967 in MO
- Residents under 1822.5%54thU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%493rd of 968 in MO
- Broadband access92.4%52ndU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%184th of 966 in MO
- Housing vacancy5.5%38thU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%808th of 966 in MO
- Uninsured rate4.1%23rdU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%799th of 968 in MO
- 17thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%873rd of 968 in MO
- 15thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%515th of 965 in MO
- 11thU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%749th of 967 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$35,2089thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780768th of 960 in MO
- Per capita income$23,4436thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695861st of 968 in MO
- 5thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1639th of 968 in MO
- Population density16/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi661st of 968 in MO
- Median household income$35,2912ndWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702903rd of 934 in MO
- Median home value$100,2002ndU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300793rd of 917 in MO
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%737th of 967 in MO
- Population6361stU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814720th of 968 in MO
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%795th of 968 in MO
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%855th of 908 in MO
| Measure | 65755 | Douglas | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 44.2% | 17.5% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 14th of 966 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 98.9% | 80.6% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 39th of 966 | |
| Veterans | 18.7% | 11.8% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 34th of 968 | |
| Tech workers | 22.4% | 1.7% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 3rd of 967 | |
| Healthcare workers | 18.7% | 8.9% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 57th of 967 | |
| Self-employed workers | 34.7% | 12% | 9% | 10% | 32nd of 967 | |
| Median age | 54.4 | 45.5 | 39 | 38.9 | 100th of 968 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 42.7 min | 27.2 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 32nd of 934 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.499 | 0.505 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 96th of 964 | |
| Work from home | 24.3% | 11% | 13% | 15.1% | 56th of 967 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.5% | 23.1% | 22.3% | 22% | 493rd of 968 | |
| Broadband access | 92.4% | 81.4% | 89.3% | 91% | 184th of 966 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.5% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 808th of 966 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.1% | 11.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 799th of 968 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 11.9% | 24.9% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 873rd of 968 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 17.6% | 14.9% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 515th of 965 | |
| Government workers | 8.8% | 14.2% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 749th of 967 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,208 | $37,119 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 768th of 960 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $23,443 | $28,761 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 861st of 968 | |
| Diversity index | 12 | 14.5 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 639th of 968 | |
| Population density | 16/sq mi | 15/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 661st of 968 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $35,291 | $45,985 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 903rd of 934 | |
| Median home value | $100,200 | $168,200 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 793rd of 917 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1% | 6.1% | 4% | 5.2% | 737th of 967 | |
| Population | 636 | 11,965 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 720th of 968 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.3% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 795th of 968 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 40.9% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 855th of 908 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White94%
- Black0%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0%
- Native American3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 276
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 67.8%
- Married couples
- 35.5%
- Living alone
- 25.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 18.7%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 292
- Owner-occupied
- 98.9%
- Vacant
- 5.5%
- Median year built
- 1977
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 65755 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $36,306 | $74,888 |
| Service | $11,389 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $53,681 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $24,273 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1%
- Households with broadband
- 92.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 40.6%
- No internet access
- 7.6%
- Without health insurance
- 4.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Squires
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Douglas County
- Center point
- 36.8016° N, 92.6327° W
- Land area
- 39 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
65755 spans 2 counties
- Douglas County56% of land
- Ozark County44% of land
Zip codes near 65755
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65715 | Noble, MO | 5.8 mi | — |
| 65608 | Ava, MO | 7.2 mi | $44,607 |
| 65773 | Wasola, MO | 7.3 mi | — |
| 65762 | Thornfield, MO | 8.5 mi | $73,487 |
| 65741 | Rockbridge, MO | 13 mi | — |
| 65618 | Brixey, MO | 15 mi | — |
| 65614 | Bradleyville, MO | 15 mi | $61,875 |
| 65676 | Isabella, MO | 16 mi | $45,170 |
| 65638 | Drury, MO | 17 mi | $58,906 |
| 65655 | Gainesville, MO | 18 mi | $37,337 |
| 65729 | Pontiac, MO | 19 mi | $61,818 |
| 65761 | Theodosia, MO | 19 mi | $43,000 |
Questions about 65755
What city is zip code 65755?
65755 is assigned to Squires, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 65755 in?
65755 is mostly in Douglas County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 65755?
About 636 people live in 65755, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 65755 in?
65755 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 65755?
The median household income in 65755 is $35,291.
What zip codes are near 65755?
The closest zip codes to 65755 are 65715, 65608, 65773, 65762, 65741.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65755, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.