65611 ZIP Code — Blue Eye, MO

Stone County, Missouri

ZIP code 65611 is located in Blue Eye, Missouri, within Stone County. It covers approximately 28.59 square miles and serves a population of 2,013 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65611

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,458. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 77% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 65611 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,013

population

28.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65611 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65611

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65611. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blue Eye	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65681 Lampe (0.8 mi) 65686 Kimberling City (5 mi) 72660 Oak Grove (7.1 mi) 65747 Shell Knob (7.4 mi) 65737 Reeds Spring (10.1 mi) 65739 Ridgedale (10.5 mi) 65658 Golden (10.7 mi) 65624 Cape Fair (12.3 mi) 65624 Cape Fair (12.3 mi) 65672 Hollister (13.3 mi) 65616 Branson (13.6 mi) 65656 Galena (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,013
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	209

Geography
Land area	28.59 sq mi
Water area	6.41 sq mi
Latitude	36.5606
Longitude	-93.4488
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	59.6%	49.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,013

Population

People per sq mi

64.9

Median age

$51,458

Median household income

$33,662

Per capita income

$196,800

Median home value

$857

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

13.3%

Unemployment

1,444

Housing units

29.2%

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

223

60–64

211

338

65–74

320

103

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	214	10.6%
18 and over	1,799	89.4%
65 and over	1,001	49.7%
Median age	64.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,962	97%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	1%
Two or more races	18	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.5%
Black or African American	9	0.4%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	49.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 20.4%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	20.4%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$51,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 19.3%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,800
Median rent / month	$857
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	36.5%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	8.2%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.9%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	29.0%
1990–1999	21.5%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	28.2%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	573	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	7	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	211	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	203	20.4%
Households with children under 18	83	8.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	719	72.3%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.8%	9.3%
Married	62.6%	71.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	11.7%	13.1%
Divorced	22.9%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.5%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	144	93.5%
High school	5	3.2%
College / grad school	5	3.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Retail trade 14.7%

Construction 14.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Other services 9.4%

Professional & management 8.0%

Information 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	3.3%
Sales & office	32.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 21.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.8%
Retirement income	45.6%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	44.0%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	11.9%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	40.3%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	9.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	330	18.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	58.5%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,950	96.9%
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)	2,004	99.6%
Born in same state	2,004	99.6%
Born in different state	527	26.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	88.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	531	26.4%
French	337	16.7%
Arab	263	13.1%
Dutch	45	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	1%
English	20	1%
Polish	20	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.4%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65611

What city is ZIP code 65611 in?

ZIP code 65611 is primarily assigned to Blue Eye, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65611 in?

ZIP code 65611 falls within Stone County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65611 have a large retiree population?

77% of households in ZIP code 65611 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65611 have an older population?

50% of residents in ZIP code 65611 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 65611 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 65611 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65611 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 65611 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65611 in?

ZIP code 65611 observes the CST timezone.