65624 ZIP Code — Cape Fair, MO

Stone County, Missouri

ZIP code 65624 is located in Cape Fair, Missouri, within Stone County. It covers approximately 60.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,630 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65624

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 $220,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,179. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65624 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,630

population

60.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65624 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65624

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65624. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cape Fair	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65656 Galena (3.2 mi) 65656 Galena (3.2 mi) 65686 Kimberling City (7.6 mi) 65686 Kimberling City (7.6 mi) 65737 Reeds Spring (8 mi) 65737 Reeds Spring (8 mi) 65747 Shell Knob (10.2 mi) 65747 Shell Knob (10.2 mi) 65681 Lampe (11.5 mi) 65681 Lampe (11.5 mi) 65633 Crane (11.9 mi) 65633 Crane (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,630
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	209

Geography
Land area	60.19 sq mi
Water area	3.28 sq mi
Latitude	36.7327
Longitude	-93.5059
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	38.4%	49.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	45.7%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,630

Population

People per sq mi

59.3

Median age

$65,179

Median household income

$29,029

Per capita income

$220,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.7%

Home ownership

24.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

875

Housing units

19.2%

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

129

60–64

108

101

65–74

179

75–84

150

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	274	16.8%
18 and over	1,356	83.2%
65 and over	514	31.5%
Median age	59.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 3.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,528	90.5%
Hispanic or Latino	59	3.5%
Other race	59	3.5%
Two or more races	43	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	49.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	45.7%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	24.4%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$65,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.3%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 35.5%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$220,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.7%
Renter occupied	4.3%
Vacant	28.3%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	23.9%
1990–1999	33.3%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	35.1%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	50.5%
Propane / LP gas	38.6%
Wood	9.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	459	70.9%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	101	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	65	10.0%
Households with children under 18	123	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	333	51.5%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	8.0%
Married	67.7%	78.3%
Separated	4.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	13.7%
Divorced	10.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 33.5%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	21.2%
Kindergarten	17	8.4%
Elementary school	83	40.9%
High school	23	11.3%
College / grad school	37	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.6%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Construction 15.9%

Professional & management 12.1%

Other services 9.9%

Public administration 5.8%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Information 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.1%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	30.2%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	3.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 24.3%

Under 18 years 42.3%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 12.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.4%
Retirement income	49.5%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	43.4%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	12.2%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	41.4%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	14.2%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	14.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,500	92.0%
Spanish	43	2.9%
Other Indo-European	43	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,593	97.7%
Born in same state	1,581	97.0%
Born in different state	563	34.5%
Foreign born	12	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	37	2.3%
Not a US citizen	11	29.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	282	17.3%
Italian	236	14.5%
French	67	4.1%
Polish	56	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	17	1%
English	17	1%
Dutch	12	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65624

What city is ZIP code 65624 in?

ZIP code 65624 is primarily assigned to Cape Fair, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65624 in?

ZIP code 65624 falls within Stone County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65624 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 65624 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65624 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 65624 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 65624 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 65624 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65624?

24% of residents in ZIP code 65624 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 65624 in?

ZIP code 65624 observes the CST timezone.