65440 ZIP Code — Boss, MO

Dent County, Missouri

ZIP code 65440 is located in Boss, Missouri, within Dent County. It covers approximately 106.49 square miles and serves a population of 457 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65440

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 54% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 65440 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and elevated reliance on food assistance.

457

population

106.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65440 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65440

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65440. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boss	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65439 Bixby (7.6 mi) 65566 Viburnum (9.1 mi) 63625 Black (10.2 mi) 65446 Cherryville (13.7 mi) 65560 Salem (15 mi) 63629 Bunker (15.3 mi) 63633 Centerville (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	457
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	106.49 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	37.6007
Longitude	-91.1818
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	46.8%	57.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	12.8%	30.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	40.4%	11.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

457

Population

People per sq mi

29.6

Median age

Median household income

$21,577

Per capita income

$113,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.1%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

216

Housing units

21.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	171	37.4%
18 and over	286	62.6%
65 and over	64	14.0%
Median age	29.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	457	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	57.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	12.8%	30.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	40.4%	11.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 50.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	50.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 40.4%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$500k–$1M 14.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.1%
Renter occupied	2.9%
Vacant	36.4%
Single-family detached	66.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.2%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	20.0%
1990–1999	1.4%
1980–1989	41.8%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	43.6%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	52.9%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	64.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Wood	26.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	123	87.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	4	2.9%
Households with children under 18	64	45.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	27.1%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.9%	20.5%
Married	84.1%	76.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	0.0%	1.3%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 8.1%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	22.7%
Kindergarten	9	4.4%
Elementary school	106	52.2%
High school	10	4.9%
College / grad school	32	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 58.1%

Manufacturing 30.2%

Public administration 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Construction 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.4%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	2.3%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	29.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.1%
Retirement income	44.3%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	23.9%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	54.3%
Uninsured under 19	77.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	411	89.9%
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)	457	100.0%
Born in same state	457	100.0%
Born in different state	399	87.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	10.9%
Arab	35	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	3.9%
German	4	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65440

What city is ZIP code 65440 in?

ZIP code 65440 is primarily assigned to Boss, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65440 in?

ZIP code 65440 falls within Dent County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65440 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 65440 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 65440 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 65440 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65440 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 65440 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65440?

The median home value in ZIP code 65440 is $113,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 65440 in?

ZIP code 65440 observes the CST timezone.