65612 ZIP Code — Bois D Arc, MO

Greene County, Missouri

ZIP code 65612 is located in Bois D Arc, Missouri, within Greene County. It covers approximately 35.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,779 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65612

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 $278,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $56,071. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 43% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65612 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,779

population

35.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bois D Arc	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65604 Ash Grove (4.4 mi) 65738 Republic (7.5 mi) 65646 Everton (9.9 mi) 65610 Billings (12.3 mi) 65781 Willard (12.8 mi) 65770 Walnut Grove (12.9 mi) 65619 Brookline (13 mi) 65707 Miller (13.3 mi) 65712 Mount Vernon (13.7 mi) 65802 Springfield (13.8 mi) 65807 Springfield (14.1 mi) 65806 Springfield (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,779
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	35.97 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	37.2251
Longitude	-93.5789
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	43.7%	52.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	30.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	14.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,779

Population

People per sq mi

49.9

Median age

$56,071

Median household income

$29,747

Per capita income

$278,900

Median home value

$483

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

554

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

209

45–54

188

55–59

60–64

165

65–74

148

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	371	20.9%
18 and over	1,408	79.1%
65 and over	414	23.3%
Median age	49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,716	96.5%
Two or more races	63	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	52.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	30.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	14.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 27.4%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	27.4%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$56,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 28.5%

$300k–$500k 39.5%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$278,900
Median rent / month	$483
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	97.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.1%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	41.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	48.4%
3 bedrooms	28.1%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	28.2%
3 or more	48.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	51.2%
Propane / LP gas	39.5%
Solar	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	411	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	26	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	189	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	136	17.8%
Households with children under 18	179	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	264	34.6%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.0%	22.6%
Married	64.3%	63.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	27.6%	6.3%
Divorced	0.0%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	85	16.3%
Kindergarten	82	15.7%
Elementary school	122	23.4%
High school	82	15.7%
College / grad school	151	28.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Professional & management 17.9%

Construction 11.9%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Retail trade 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 5.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.9%
Service	3.8%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	213	15.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.5%
Public insurance	22.3%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,694	95.2%
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)	1,779	100.0%
Born in same state	1,779	100.0%
Born in different state	1,237	69.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	450	25.3%
Italian	77	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	2.5%
Polish	21	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65612

What city is ZIP code 65612 in?

ZIP code 65612 is primarily assigned to Bois D Arc, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65612 in?

ZIP code 65612 falls within Greene County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65612 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 65612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65612 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 65612 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 65612?

ZIP code 65612 has an estimated population of 1,779 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65612?

The median household income in ZIP code 65612 is $56,071, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65612 in?

ZIP code 65612 observes the CST timezone.