65444 ZIP Code — Bucyrus, MO

Texas County, Missouri

ZIP code 65444 is located in Bucyrus, Missouri, within Texas County. It covers approximately 83.16 square miles and serves a population of 735 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65444

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $55,938. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 65444 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

735

population

83.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bucyrus	Acceptable
Bucyrus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65570 Success (4.9 mi) 65483 Houston (6.2 mi) 65484 Huggins (7.9 mi) 65557 Roby (8.9 mi) 65552 Plato (10 mi) 65542 Licking (11.4 mi) 65660 Graff (12 mi) 65711 Mountain Grove (13.6 mi) 65689 Cabool (13.8 mi) 65464 Elk Creek (14.8 mi) 65555 Raymondville (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	735
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	215

Geography
Land area	83.16 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	37.3715
Longitude	-92.0601
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	72.5%	62.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	23.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	12.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

735

Population

People per sq mi

57.1

Median age

$55,938

Median household income

$32,816

Per capita income

$123,700

Median home value

$587

Median monthly rent

73.2%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

325

Housing units

17.0%

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	74	10.1%
18 and over	661	89.9%
65 and over	221	30.1%
Median age	57.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	689	92.4%
Two or more races	42	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.5%	62.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	23.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	12.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$55,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.4%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,700
Median rent / month	$587
Owner occupied	73.2%
Renter occupied	26.8%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	71.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.3%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	24.3%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.0%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	28.9%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Wood	47.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	247	66.8%
Cohabiting couple	24	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	66	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	33	8.9%
Households with children under 18	53	14.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	198	53.5%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.0%	14.4%
Married	64.9%	72.4%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	4.8%
Divorced	13.1%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 16.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.1%

Public administration 14.5%

Construction 12.1%

Education & healthcare 12.1%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Other services 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Professional & management 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.4%
Government	29.4%
Self-employed	13.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	13.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.8%
Retirement income	45.9%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	17.4%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	26.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	18.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	46.8%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	58.4%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	19.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	716	97.4%
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)	735	100.0%
Born in same state	728	99.0%
Born in different state	371	50.5%
Foreign born	7	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	108	14.7%
French	59	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	50	6.8%
Dutch	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.3%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65444

What city is ZIP code 65444 in?

ZIP code 65444 is primarily assigned to Bucyrus, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65444 in?

ZIP code 65444 falls within Texas County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65444 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 65444 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 65444 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 65444 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65444 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 65444 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65444?

The median home value in ZIP code 65444 is $123,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 65444 in?

ZIP code 65444 observes the CST timezone.