65026 ZIP Code — Eldon, MO

Miller County, Missouri

ZIP code 65026 is located in Eldon, Missouri, within Miller County. It covers approximately 143.33 square miles and serves a population of 11,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65026

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $43,676. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65026 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,246

population

143.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65026 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65026

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eldon	Acceptable
Eldon	Acceptable
Eldon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65064 Olean (6.6 mi) 65082 Tuscumbia (9.1 mi) 65047 Kaiser (9.7 mi) 65011 Barnett (10.3 mi) 65032 Eugene (10.3 mi) 65049 Lake Ozark (10.3 mi) 65072 Rocky Mount (10.6 mi) 65074 Russellville (12.3 mi) 65040 Henley (13.3 mi) 65083 Ulman (14.9 mi) 65017 Brumley (15.4 mi) 65079 Sunrise Beach (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,246
Population density	78 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	143.33 sq mi
Water area	0.81 sq mi
Latitude	38.3248
Longitude	-92.5500
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	53.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	10.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

11,246

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$43,676

Median household income

$24,469

Per capita income

$155,000

Median home value

$748

Median monthly rent

73.3%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

4,280

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

310

Under 5

301

347

5–9

336

481

10–14

467

318

15–19

308

310

20–24

300

728

25–34

705

791

35–44

766

614

45–54

595

281

55–59

273

391

60–64

379

653

65–74

632

351

75–84

340

137

85+

132

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,674	23.8%
18 and over	8,572	76.2%
65 and over	2,245	20.0%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,812	95.4%
Two or more races	231	2%
Hispanic or Latino	91	0.8%
Other race	91	0.8%
Asian	84	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	53.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	10.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$43,676

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,000
Median rent / month	$748
Owner occupied	73.3%
Renter occupied	26.7%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	25.9%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.8%
Electricity	68.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,188	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	376	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,117	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,085	22.8%
Households with children under 18	1,371	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,579	33.1%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	19.0%
Married	50.3%	53.7%
Separated	2.5%	1.0%
Widowed	4.4%	11.1%
Divorced	12.1%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	134	5.9%
Kindergarten	106	4.7%
Elementary school	1,218	53.9%
High school	636	28.2%
College / grad school	164	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Retail trade 15.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Construction 9.5%

Public administration 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Professional & management 3.9%

Other services 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 31.2%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	719	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,635	94.6%
Spanish	62	0.6%
Other Indo-European	18	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	44	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,170	99.3%
Born in same state	10,942	97.3%
Born in different state	8,059	71.7%
Foreign born	228	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	76	0.7%
Not a US citizen	76	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,729	15.4%
Italian	1,107	9.8%
French	998	8.9%
English	86	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	63	0.6%
Dutch	51	0.5%
German	17	0.2%
Irish	13	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	90.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65026

What city is ZIP code 65026 in?

ZIP code 65026 is primarily assigned to Eldon, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65026 in?

ZIP code 65026 falls within Miller County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65026?

21% of residents in ZIP code 65026 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65026 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 65026 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65026?

The median home value in ZIP code 65026 is $155,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65026?

The median household income in ZIP code 65026 is $43,676, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65026 in?

ZIP code 65026 observes the CST timezone.