65609 ZIP Code — Bakersfield, MO

Ozark County, Missouri

ZIP code 65609 is located in Bakersfield, Missouri, within Ozark County. It covers approximately 31.96 square miles and serves a population of 698 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65609

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 $90,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,119. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 65609 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

698

population

31.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65609 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65609

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65609. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bakersfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65626 Caulfield (3.4 mi) 72538 Gepp (7.6 mi) 72537 Gamaliel (9.2 mi) 72578 Sturkie (9.6 mi) 72544 Henderson (10.2 mi) 65790 Pottersville (10.8 mi) 65760 Tecumseh (11.5 mi) 72623 Clarkridge (12.6 mi) 72583 Viola (12.7 mi) 65666 Hardenville (13.6 mi) 65784 Zanoni (14.7 mi) 65637 Dora (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	698
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	31.96 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.5445
Longitude	-92.1325
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	75.5%	73.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	17.7%	20.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	5.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

698

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$45,119

Median household income

$33,551

Per capita income

$90,500

Median home value

$836

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

288

Housing units

6.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	109	15.6%
18 and over	589	84.4%
65 and over	162	23.2%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	679	96.3%
Two or more races	19	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.5%	73.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	17.7%	20.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	5.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 21.5%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	21.5%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$45,119

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 45.5%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,500
Median rent / month	$836
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.9%
1 vehicle	13.0%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	19.6%
Propane / LP gas	65.6%
Wood	12.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	22	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	9	3.3%
Female householder, no spouse	93	34.4%
Households with children under 18	65	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	134	49.6%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	24.1%
Married	47.5%	46.9%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	0.0%	17.0%
Divorced	15.9%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 54.5%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.9%
Bachelor's or higher	6.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	11.9%
High school	58	53.2%
College / grad school	38	34.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 39.4%

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Construction 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Professional & management 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Retail trade 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	4.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	39.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	5.6%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 29.4%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 15.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	50.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	26.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	17.4%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	56.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.6%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	24.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	666	95.4%
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)	698	100.0%
Born in same state	691	99.0%
Born in different state	323	46.3%
Foreign born	7	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	84	12%
French	70	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	4.6%
German	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	77.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65609

What city is ZIP code 65609 in?

ZIP code 65609 is primarily assigned to Bakersfield, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65609 in?

ZIP code 65609 falls within Ozark County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65609?

6% 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 65609?

17% of residents in ZIP code 65609 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65609 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 65609 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65609?

The median home value in ZIP code 65609 is $90,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 65609 in?

ZIP code 65609 observes the CST timezone.