65606 ZIP Code — Alton, MO

Oregon County, Missouri

ZIP code 65606 is located in Alton, Missouri, within Oregon County. It covers approximately 212.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,431 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65606

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $46,061. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 65606 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,431

population

212.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65606 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65606

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65438 Birch Tree (13.5 mi) 65791 Thayer (15.2 mi) 65588 Winona (16.9 mi) 65588 Winona (16.9 mi) 63941 Fremont (17 mi) 65778 Myrtle (17.6 mi) 65788 Peace Valley (17.7 mi) 65692 Koshkonong (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,431
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	212.50 sq mi
Water area	0.82 sq mi
Latitude	36.7500
Longitude	-91.3989
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	417

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.8%	65.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	24.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	9.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,431

Population

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$46,061

Median household income

$20,231

Per capita income

$129,600

Median home value

$841

Median monthly rent

71.1%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

947

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

116

5–9

113

10–14

15–19

20–24

157

25–34

154

156

35–44

152

115

45–54

112

55–59

60–64

117

65–74

115

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	648	26.7%
18 and over	1,783	73.3%
65 and over	490	20.2%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,315	93.8%
Two or more races	78	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.5%
Asian	19	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.5%
Black or African American	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.8%	65.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	24.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	9.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	5.0%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$46,061

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,600
Median rent / month	$841
Owner occupied	71.1%
Renter occupied	28.9%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	40.9%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	28.1%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	537	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	180	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	273	27.5%
Households with children under 18	381	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	354	35.6%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	15.2%
Married	57.6%	59.3%
Separated	4.8%	1.3%
Widowed	4.8%	14.1%
Divorced	14.6%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	11.7%
Kindergarten	26	4.8%
Elementary school	347	63.6%
High school	109	20.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Retail trade 16.3%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Construction 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Public administration 5.1%

Other services 4.8%

Professional & management 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	27.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	17.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 24.9%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	25.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	47.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	26.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.3%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	71.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.3%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	18.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,265	93.2%
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)	2,405	98.9%
Born in same state	2,405	98.9%
Born in different state	1,643	67.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	1.1%
Not a US citizen	10	38.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	294	12.1%
Polish	73	3%
Arab	53	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	1.9%
English	12	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65606

What city is ZIP code 65606 in?

ZIP code 65606 is primarily assigned to Alton, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65606 in?

ZIP code 65606 falls within Oregon County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65606 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 65606 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65606?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65606?

19% of residents in ZIP code 65606 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65606?

The median home value in ZIP code 65606 is $129,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 65606 in?

ZIP code 65606 observes the CST timezone.