65013 ZIP Code — Belle, MO

Maries County, Missouri

ZIP code 65013 is located in Belle, Missouri, within Maries County. It covers approximately 130.08 square miles and serves a population of 2,682 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65013

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 $193,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $42,054. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65013 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,682

population

130.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65013 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65013

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65013. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belle	Acceptable
Belle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65014 Bland (7 mi) 65582 Vienna (10.1 mi) 65035 Freeburg (10.6 mi) 65580 Vichy (11.8 mi) 65051 Linn (13.7 mi) 65001 Argyle (13.9 mi) 65066 Owensville (16.3 mi) 65054 Loose Creek (16.6 mi) 65062 Mount Sterling (17 mi) 65085 Westphalia (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,682
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	130.08 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	38.2728
Longitude	-91.7575
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	55.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	28.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	13.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,682

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$42,054

Median household income

$28,061

Per capita income

$193,100

Median home value

$604

Median monthly rent

67.8%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

1,224

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

100

25–34

110

169

35–44

185

118

45–54

129

55–59

153

60–64

166

190

65–74

207

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	500	18.6%
18 and over	2,182	81.4%
65 and over	615	22.9%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,577	95.2%
Two or more races	95	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	24	0.9%
Other race	8	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	55.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	28.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	13.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$42,054

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 11.3%

$1M+ 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,100
Median rent / month	$604
Owner occupied	67.8%
Renter occupied	32.2%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	12.3%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	46.9%
Propane / LP gas	34.2%
Wood	16.8%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	608	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	43	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	214	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	296	25.5%
Households with children under 18	281	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	471	40.6%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	18.2%
Married	58.8%	57.9%
Separated	1.5%	1.4%
Widowed	1.4%	15.5%
Divorced	12.0%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	9.2%
Kindergarten	54	8.4%
Elementary school	226	35.3%
High school	154	24.0%
College / grad school	148	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Retail trade 18.5%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Public administration 11.1%

Professional & management 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Construction 5.1%

Other services 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	29.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.2%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 5.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,582	96.3%
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)	2,646	98.7%
Born in same state	2,646	98.7%
Born in different state	2,256	84.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	1.3%
Not a US citizen	36	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	211	7.9%
Italian	199	7.4%
Arab	193	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	78	2.9%
Dutch	28	1%
Polish	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65013

What city is ZIP code 65013 in?

ZIP code 65013 is primarily assigned to Belle, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65013 in?

ZIP code 65013 falls within Maries County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65013 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 65013 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65013?

21% of residents in ZIP code 65013 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65013?

The median household income in ZIP code 65013 is $42,054, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65013?

The median home value in ZIP code 65013 is $193,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 65013 in?

ZIP code 65013 observes the CST timezone.