65246 ZIP Code — Dalton, MO
Chariton County, Missouri
ZIP code 65246 is located in Dalton, Missouri, within Chariton County. It covers approximately 35.63 square miles and serves a population of 76 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.
76
population
35.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65246 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65246
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65246. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dalton | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 76 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 35.63 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.59 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3899 |
| Longitude | -92.9940 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 660 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.0% | 51.3% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 33.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 15.0% | 1.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
76
Population
2
People per sq mi
74.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$36,176
Per capita income
$56,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
55
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
11
45–54
4
5
55–59
2
24
65–74
8
7
75–84
2
11
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 76 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 55 | 72.4% |
| Median age | 74.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
72.4%
White
27.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 55 | 72.4% |
| White | 21 | 27.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.0% | 51.3% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 33.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 15.0% | 1.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
27.3%
$10k–$15k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
22.7%
$150k–$200k
18.2%
$200k+
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 27.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.2% |
| $200k+ | 9.1% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
40.9%
$50k–$100k
31.8%
$100k–$150k
4.5%
$200k–$300k
22.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $56,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 60.0% |
| Single-family detached | 67.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 32.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 54.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.3% |
| 3 or more | 31.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 40.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 59.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7 | 31.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3 | 13.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 12 | 54.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17 | 77.3% |
| Average household size | 3.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.5% | 15.8% |
| Married | 14.0% | 36.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 24.6% | 47.4% |
| Divorced | 43.9% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
40.8%
Some college, no degree
50.0%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
41.7%
Education & healthcare
16.7%
Other services
16.7%
Construction
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
12.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 16.7% |
| Service | 58.3% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.5% |
| Production & transportation | 12.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 52.4% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 47.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
55.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
55.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
42.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 77.3% |
| Retirement income | 18.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 18.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| High blood pressure | 47.3% |
| High cholesterol | 44.7% |
| Diabetes | 18.0% |
| Heart disease | 13.3% |
| Stroke | 6.0% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 42.1% |
| Kidney disease | 5.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.4% |
| Cancer | 11.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.0% |
| Binge drinking | 11.6% |
| No physical activity | 33.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 15.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.3% |
| Visited dentist | 55.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.9% |
| Teeth loss | 21.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 26 | 34.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 30.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 and over | 36.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.2% |
| Public insurance | 72.4% |
| No insurance | 3.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 76 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 76 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 76 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 57 | 75.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1 | 1.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 28.9% |
| Internet access | 90.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65246
What city is ZIP code 65246 in?
ZIP code 65246 is primarily assigned to Dalton, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65246 in?
ZIP code 65246 falls within Chariton County, Missouri.
Does ZIP code 65246 have an older population?
72% of residents in ZIP code 65246 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65246?
55% of residents in ZIP code 65246 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 65246 have a large retiree population?
77% of households in ZIP code 65246 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 65246 have a large veteran population?
34% of civilians in ZIP code 65246 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 65246 in?
ZIP code 65246 observes the CST timezone.