65541 ZIP Code — Lenox, MO
Dent County, Missouri
ZIP code 65541 is located in Lenox, Missouri, within Dent County. It covers approximately 24.33 square miles and serves a population of 173 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.
173
population
24.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65541 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65541
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lenox | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 173 |
| Population density | 7 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 24.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.6330 |
| Longitude | -91.7271 |
| 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 | 40.2% | 57.5% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 10.3% | 30.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.4% | 11.0% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 22.2% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
173
Population
7
People per sq mi
56.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$29,666
Per capita income
$190,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
41.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
79
Housing units
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
2
7
5–9
5
3
10–14
2
10
15–19
7
2
25–34
2
2
35–44
1
21
45–54
16
19
55–59
14
23
65–74
17
6
75–84
5
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21 | 12.1% |
| 18 and over | 152 | 87.9% |
| 65 and over | 58 | 33.5% |
| Median age | 56.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.2% | 57.5% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 10.3% | 30.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.4% | 11.0% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 22.2% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
26.6%
$25k–$35k
24.1%
$35k–$50k
3.8%
$50k–$75k
8.9%
$100k–$150k
31.6%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 26.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 24.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 31.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
24.1%
$150k–$200k
35.4%
$300k–$500k
26.6%
$1M+
10.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 96.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 38.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 50.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 12.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% |
| 3 or more | 31.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 13.9% |
| Fuel oil | 8.9% |
| Wood | 77.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 49 | 62.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 23 | 29.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 8.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 3.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 55 | 69.6% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.9% | 0.0% |
| Married | 66.3% | 87.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 12.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
43.0%
Some college, no degree
14.1%
Associate's degree
27.4%
Bachelor's degree
5.2%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 23.5% |
| Elementary school | 9 | 26.5% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 17 | 50.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
62.7%
Wholesale trade
32.2%
Construction
5.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.6% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 32.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 32.2% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.8% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 32.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.7% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 32.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
41.0%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
32.9%
Married-couple families
49.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| High blood pressure | 41.4% |
| High cholesterol | 41.2% |
| Diabetes | 15.4% |
| Heart disease | 10.6% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 37.0% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.0% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 31.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 16.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 53.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 22.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 28.7% |
| 65 and over | 5.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 68.8% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 169 | 97.7% |
| 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) | 173 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 173 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 87 | 50.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 32 | 18.5% |
| Arab | 22 | 12.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 16 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 7 | 4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.7% |
| Internet access | 73.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65541
What city is ZIP code 65541 in?
ZIP code 65541 is primarily assigned to Lenox, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65541 in?
ZIP code 65541 falls within Dent County, Missouri.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65541?
41% of residents in ZIP code 65541 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 65541 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 65541 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 65541?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 65541 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 65541 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 65541 in?
ZIP code 65541 observes the CST timezone.