65237 ZIP Code — Bunceton, MO

Cooper County, Missouri

ZIP code 65237 is located in Bunceton, Missouri, within Cooper County. It covers approximately 99.44 square miles and serves a population of 937 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65237

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 $121,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,625. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65237 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

937

population

99.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65237 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65237

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bunceton	Acceptable
Bunceton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65348 Otterville (8.6 mi) 65276 Pilot Grove (8.6 mi) 65081 Tipton (9.5 mi) 65354 Syracuse (9.8 mi) 65233 Boonville (10.4 mi) 65025 Clarksburg (10.8 mi) 65068 Prairie Home (11.4 mi) 65329 Florence (14.4 mi) 65034 Fortuna (15.2 mi) 65322 Blackwater (16 mi) 65050 Latham (17.3 mi) 65287 Wooldridge (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	937
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	99.44 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.7715
Longitude	-92.8211
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	41.7%	47.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	46.7%	34.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	16.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

937

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$75,625

Median household income

$37,232

Per capita income

$121,200

Median home value

$702

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

386

Housing units

16.1%

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	135	14.4%
18 and over	802	85.6%
65 and over	183	19.5%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	897	95.7%
Two or more races	19	2%
Black or African American	15	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	47.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	46.7%	34.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	16.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	25.5%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$75,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,200
Median rent / month	$702
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	29.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	37.4%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	35.2%
Propane / LP gas	58.1%
Wood	2.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	237	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	38	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	57	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	100	23.1%
Households with children under 18	81	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	147	34.0%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	18.8%
Married	61.0%	54.4%
Separated	0.7%	1.2%
Widowed	4.4%	13.5%
Divorced	10.2%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.5%
Kindergarten	4	3.3%
Elementary school	59	48.8%
High school	49	40.5%
College / grad school	6	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Transportation & utilities 16.6%

Construction 11.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Public administration 4.8%

Professional & management 4.2%

Information 4.1%

Retail trade 3.7%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	28.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.6%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	10.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	905	96.6%
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)	937	100.0%
Born in same state	932	99.5%
Born in different state	773	82.5%
Foreign born	5	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	106	11.3%
English	56	6%
French	44	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	37	3.9%
Polish	10	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	78.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65237

What city is ZIP code 65237 in?

ZIP code 65237 is primarily assigned to Bunceton, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65237 in?

ZIP code 65237 falls within Cooper County, Missouri.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65237?

The median home value in ZIP code 65237 is $121,200.

Does ZIP code 65237 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 65237 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 65237?

ZIP code 65237 has an estimated population of 937 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65237?

The median household income in ZIP code 65237 is $75,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65237 in?

ZIP code 65237 observes the CST timezone.