65322 ZIP Code — Blackwater, MO

Cooper County, Missouri

ZIP code 65322 is located in Blackwater, Missouri, within Cooper County. It covers approximately 61.01 square miles and serves a population of 655 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65322

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 $136,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,458.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

655

population

61.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65322 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65322

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65322. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blackwater	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65250 Franklin (7.4 mi) 65276 Pilot Grove (9.2 mi) 65233 Boonville (13.5 mi) 65340 Marshall (14.3 mi) 65274 New Franklin (15.1 mi) 65237 Bunceton (16 mi) 65334 Hughesville (17.2 mi) 65254 Glasgow (17.7 mi) 65248 Fayette (18.2 mi) 65349 Slater (18.8 mi) 65348 Otterville (18.9 mi) 65330 Gilliam (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	655
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	61.01 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	38.9809
Longitude	-92.9487
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	47.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	46.9%	34.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	16.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

655

Population

People per sq mi

30.6

Median age

$71,458

Median household income

$27,344

Per capita income

$136,500

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

266

Housing units

26.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	188	28.7%
18 and over	467	71.3%
65 and over	91	13.9%
Median age	30.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	636	96.8%
Two or more races	19	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	47.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	46.9%	34.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	16.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 26.4%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	26.4%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$71,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,500
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	46.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.8%
Electricity	40.2%
Propane / LP gas	27.2%
Wood	10.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	31	13.0%
Male householder, no spouse	44	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	28	11.7%
Households with children under 18	95	39.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	26.8%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	24.2%
Married	50.0%	54.4%
Separated	2.4%	7.5%
Widowed	4.4%	3.2%
Divorced	10.7%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 21.6%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	3.0%
Kindergarten	15	7.6%
Elementary school	87	43.9%
High school	66	33.3%
College / grad school	24	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 14.8%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Construction 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Professional & management 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.8%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	53.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.7%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	611	93.3%
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)	655	100.0%
Born in same state	649	99.1%
Born in different state	542	82.7%
Foreign born	6	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	104	15.9%
Italian	58	8.9%
Arab	39	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.6%
English	3	0.5%
Norwegian	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65322

What city is ZIP code 65322 in?

ZIP code 65322 is primarily assigned to Blackwater, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65322 in?

ZIP code 65322 falls within Cooper County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65322 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 65322 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65322?

The median home value in ZIP code 65322 is $136,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 65322?

ZIP code 65322 has an estimated population of 655 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65322?

The median household income in ZIP code 65322 is $71,458, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65322 in?

ZIP code 65322 observes the CST timezone.