65626 ZIP Code — Caulfield, MO

Howell County, Missouri

ZIP code 65626 is located in Caulfield, Missouri, within Howell County. It covers approximately 103.91 square miles and serves a population of 2,326 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65626

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,382. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. 48% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65626 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,326

population

103.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65626 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65626

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65626. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Caulfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65609 Bakersfield (3.4 mi) 65790 Pottersville (7.5 mi) 72538 Gepp (10.5 mi) 72578 Sturkie (10.8 mi) 65760 Tecumseh (11.7 mi) 72537 Gamaliel (12.5 mi) 65637 Dora (12.6 mi) 65784 Zanoni (13.5 mi) 72544 Henderson (13.6 mi) 65666 Hardenville (14.5 mi) 72583 Viola (14.9 mi) 65775 West Plains (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,326
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	103.91 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	36.5899
Longitude	-92.1096
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	64.7%	61.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	28.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	9.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,326

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$46,382

Median household income

$22,397

Per capita income

$143,800

Median home value

$664

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

31.1%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,035

Housing units

6.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

140

10–14

121

15–19

102

20–24

109

25–34

109

35–44

45–54

55–59

121

60–64

104

226

65–74

195

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	573	24.6%
18 and over	1,753	75.4%
65 and over	583	25.1%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Other race 7.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,120	84.6%
Hispanic or Latino	179	7.1%
Other race	179	7.1%
Two or more races	27	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.7%	61.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	28.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	9.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 35.5%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	35.5%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$46,382

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,800
Median rent / month	$664
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	30.2%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	13.2%
2 vehicles	57.1%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.5%
Electricity	28.9%
Propane / LP gas	43.0%
Wood	21.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	558	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	90	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	78	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	171	19.1%
Households with children under 18	256	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	359	40.0%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.5%	25.4%
Married	65.8%	60.2%
Separated	1.9%	1.6%
Widowed	2.2%	7.9%
Divorced	10.7%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 32.1%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 1.7%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	4.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	303	79.5%
High school	60	15.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.4%

Retail trade 16.1%

Construction 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Wholesale trade 8.2%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Professional & management 1.3%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	4.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.6%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 31.1%

Under 18 years 49.6%

18 and over 25.1%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.8%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	48.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	26.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	175	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.9%
Public insurance	52.1%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,155	92.6%
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)	2,326	100.0%
Born in same state	2,326	100.0%
Born in different state	1,484	63.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	160	6.9%
French	157	6.7%
Arab	134	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	39	1.7%
Polish	11	0.5%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65626

What city is ZIP code 65626 in?

ZIP code 65626 is primarily assigned to Caulfield, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65626 in?

ZIP code 65626 falls within Ozark County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65626?

31% of residents in ZIP code 65626 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65626?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 65626 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 65626 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 65626 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 65626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 65626 in?

ZIP code 65626 observes the CST timezone.