65254 ZIP Code — Glasgow, MO

Howard County, Missouri

ZIP code 65254 is located in Glasgow, Missouri, within Howard County. It covers approximately 103.94 square miles and serves a population of 1,904 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65254

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,884. 35% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65254 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,904

population

103.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65254 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65254

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glasgow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65230 Armstrong (7.5 mi) 65330 Gilliam (7.7 mi) 65349 Slater (9 mi) 65248 Fayette (11 mi) 65250 Franklin (11.6 mi) 65257 Higbee (14.7 mi) 65274 New Franklin (15.7 mi) 65244 Clifton Hill (16 mi) 65281 Salisbury (16.9 mi) 65322 Blackwater (17.7 mi) 65261 Keytesville (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,904
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	103.94 sq mi
Water area	4.12 sq mi
Latitude	39.2184
Longitude	-92.8251
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	41.6%	45.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	17.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,904

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$65,884

Median household income

$28,092

Per capita income

$133,400

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

815

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

124

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	544	28.6%
18 and over	1,360	71.4%
65 and over	367	19.3%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Black or African American 6.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,743	91.3%
Black or African American	127	6.6%
Two or more races	24	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	45.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	17.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	21.4%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$65,884

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,400
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	16.0%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.1%
Electricity	35.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.2%
Wood	6.4%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	399	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	39	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	108	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	175	24.3%
Households with children under 18	212	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	31.9%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	22.5%
Married	57.9%	50.1%
Separated	0.3%	0.9%
Widowed	1.4%	11.1%
Divorced	9.0%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	7.1%
Kindergarten	7	1.5%
Elementary school	242	50.6%
High school	140	29.3%
College / grad school	55	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.3%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Retail trade 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Professional & management 4.6%

Other services 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Construction 3.3%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 6.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	29.0%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	11.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,733	91.0%
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)	1,898	99.7%
Born in same state	1,898	99.7%
Born in different state	1,741	91.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	236	12.4%
Arab	195	10.2%
French	89	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	1.2%
Polish	7	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65254

What city is ZIP code 65254 in?

ZIP code 65254 is primarily assigned to Glasgow, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65254 in?

ZIP code 65254 falls within Howard County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65254 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 65254 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65254?

The median home value in ZIP code 65254 is $133,400.

Does ZIP code 65254 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 65254 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 65254?

ZIP code 65254 has an estimated population of 1,904 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65254 in?

ZIP code 65254 observes the CST timezone.