Zip code 65775: West Plains, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65775?

65775 is assigned to West Plains, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65775 in?

65775 is mostly in Howell County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 65775?

About 25,773 people live in 65775, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65775?

The median household income in 65775 is $52,206.

Q: What zip codes are near 65775?

The closest zip codes to 65775 are 65688, 65789, 65788, 65692, 65790.

Residential delivery areaHowell CountyCentral Time

Population

25,773

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$185K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$814/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

442 sq mi

58 people/sq mi

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

About 65775

65775 is a small-town zip code in West Plains, Missouri (Howell County), covering 442 sq mi of land. About 25,773 people live here, or 58 per square mile. The median resident is 39.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,206 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $184,800, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $814 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.3 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and management.

How 65775 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate20%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%192nd of 966 in MO
Veterans8.7%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%332nd of 968 in MO
Government workers19.5%
83rd
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%196th of 967 in MO
Uninsured rate12.6%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%270th of 968 in MO
Housing vacancy10.9%
75th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%592nd of 966 in MO
Self-employed workers11.6%
74th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%403rd of 967 in MO
Healthcare workers10.8%
69th
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%339th of 967 in MO
Residents under 1824.2%
68th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%357th of 968 in MO
Residents 65 and older18.9%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%493rd of 968 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.450
62nd
U.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465246th of 964 in MO
Median age39.4
53rd
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39606th of 968 in MO
Homeownership rate68.2%
49th
U.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%754th of 966 in MO
Population25,773
41st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,81467th of 968 in MO
Unemployment rate4.2%
37th
U.S. 5.2% · MO 4%344th of 967 in MO
Rent-burdened renters47.2%
37th
U.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%294th of 908 in MO
Average commute22.3 min
25th
U.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min680th of 934 in MO
Median home value$184,800
18th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300413th of 917 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher18.3%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%480th of 965 in MO
Broadband access86.1%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%488th of 966 in MO
Per capita income$27,885
13th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695682nd of 968 in MO
Median household income$52,206
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702691st of 934 in MO
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%497th of 967 in MO
Population density58/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi342nd of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$814
8th
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033389th of 783 in MO
Median earnings per worker$34,709
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780786th of 960 in MO
Work from home4.8%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%717th of 967 in MO
Diversity index14.1
7th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1568th of 968 in MO
Foreign-born residents0.7%
4th
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%519th of 968 in MO

Measure	65775	Howell	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Poverty rateWeakness	20%	20.3%	12.6%	12.5%	84th	192nd of 966
Veterans	8.7%	9.2%	7.3%	6.2%	83rd	332nd of 968
Government workers	19.5%	19%	13.2%	14.5%	83rd	196th of 967
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.6%	11.7%	8.8%	8.4%	82nd	270th of 968
Housing vacancy	10.9%	12%	11.2%	10.1%	75th	592nd of 966
Self-employed workers	11.6%	11.6%	9%	10%	74th	403rd of 967
Healthcare workers	10.8%	9.9%	10.4%	9.7%	69th	339th of 967
Residents under 18	24.2%	24.1%	22.3%	22%	68th	357th of 968
Residents 65 and older	18.9%	19.9%	17.9%	17.2%	67th	493rd of 968
Income inequality (Gini)	0.450	0.461	0.465	0.483	62nd	246th of 964
Median age	39.4	40.3	39	38.9	53rd	606th of 968
Homeownership rate	68.2%	70.3%	68.1%	65.2%	49th	754th of 966
Population	25,773	40,383	6,191,814	334,922,499	41st	67th of 968
Unemployment rate	4.2%	5%	4%	5.2%	37th	344th of 967
Rent-burdened renters	47.2%	44.9%	45.6%	51.1%	37th	294th of 908
Average commute	22.3 min	23.1 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	25th	680th of 934
Median home value	$184,800	$173,000	$230,300	$332,700	18th	413th of 917
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.3%	17.8%	32.4%	35.7%	17th	480th of 965
Broadband accessWeakness	86.1%	85.6%	89.3%	91%	15th	488th of 966
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,885	$27,570	$39,695	$44,673	13th	682nd of 968
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,206	$50,993	$70,702	$80,734	11th	691st of 934
Tech workers	0.9%	0.6%	3.4%	3.8%	11th	497th of 967
Population density	58/sq mi	44/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	342nd of 968
Median gross rent	$814	$733	$1,033	$1,413	8th	389th of 783
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,709	$34,934	$45,780	$49,666	8th	786th of 960
Work from home	4.8%	6%	13%	15.1%	7th	717th of 967
Diversity index	14.1	16.1	40.1	61.4	7th	568th of 968
Foreign-born residents	0.7%	1.2%	4.5%	14.1%	4th	519th 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

18–24

13%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

14%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.4

Under 18

24.2%

65 and over

18.9%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0.5%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

14.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

61%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.0%

Households

Households: 10,267
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 64.1%
Married couples: 44.8%
Living alone: 30.3%
Veterans (of adults): 8.7%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

65775

$52,206

Howell Co.

$50,993

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,885

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.450

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65775

$184,800

Howell Co.

$173,000

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65775

$814

Howell Co.

$733

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 11,519
Owner-occupied: 68.2%
Vacant: 10.9%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 47.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.8%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.0%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

30%

10–19

33%

20–29

16%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Healthcare

11%

Management

11%

Education

11%

Sales

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Construction and repair

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

0.9%

Computer and math

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Education

14%

Retail

11%

Manufacturing

10%

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$34,709

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65775	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,329	$74,888
Service	$20,225	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,211	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,409	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,539	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

40%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
Households with broadband: 86.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.4%
No internet access: 10.3%
Without health insurance: 12.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): West Plains
State: Missouri
County: Howell County
Center point: 36.7011° N, 91.8563° W
Land area: 442 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

65775 spans 3 counties

Howell County91% of land
Oregon County5% of land
Douglas County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

West Plains3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 65775

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65688	Brandsville, MO	9.7 mi	42	$68,529	$602,900
65789	Pomona, MO	11 mi	1,555	$57,083	$186,400
65788	Peace Valley, MO	12 mi	341	$64,375	$110,400
65692	Koshkonong, MO	13 mi	1,068	$40,357	$143,800
65790	Pottersville, MO	14 mi	865	$68,672	$171,100
65777	Moody, MO	15 mi	154	—	—
72578	Sturkie, AR	16 mi	117	—	—
65626	Caulfield, MO	16 mi	1,405	$40,208	$228,000
65637	Dora, MO	19 mi	1,190	$50,588	$196,000
72583	Viola, AR	21 mi	1,272	$40,625	$133,700
65793	Willow Springs, MO	21 mi	6,004	$50,116	$145,000
65609	Bakersfield, MO	22 mi	733	$53,571	$108,700

Zip codes like 65775 elsewhere

Matched on income, home values, age, density, education, housing and commuting

Questions about 65775

What city is zip code 65775?

65775 is assigned to West Plains, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65775 in?

65775 is mostly in Howell County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 65775?

About 25,773 people live in 65775, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65775 in?

65775 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65775?

The median household income in 65775 is $52,206.

What zip codes are near 65775?

The closest zip codes to 65775 are 65688, 65789, 65788, 65692, 65790.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65775, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.