65457 ZIP Code — Devils Elbow, MO

Pulaski County, Missouri

ZIP code 65457 is located in Devils Elbow, Missouri, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 12.78 square miles and serves a population of 229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65457

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $219,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,854.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 28% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 66%.

Overall, ZIP code 65457 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

229

population

12.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65457 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65457

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65457. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Devils Elbow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65473 Fort Leonard Wood (8.1 mi) 65550 Newburg (8.9 mi) 65462 Edgar Springs (10.7 mi) 65583 Waynesville (11.2 mi) 65459 Dixon (11.4 mi) 65401 Rolla (14.1 mi) 65452 Crocker (14.9 mi) 65534 Laquey (15.9 mi) 65556 Richland (17.7 mi) 65409 Rolla (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	229
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	12.78 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	37.8101
Longitude	-92.0657
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	15.2%	43.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	60.6%	35.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	18.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	10.1%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

229

Population

People per sq mi

63.5

Median age

$67,854

Median household income

$31,551

Per capita income

$219,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

165

Housing units

43.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	229	100.0%
65 and over	60	26.2%
Median age	63.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Asian 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	223	97.4%
Asian	6	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.2%	43.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	60.6%	35.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	18.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	10.1%	2.4%	5.2%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 65.5%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	65.5%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
Median income	$67,854

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 74.7%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	36.9%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	33.5%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	18.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	26.3%
2 bedrooms	44.7%
3 bedrooms	26.3%
4 bedrooms	2.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	57.5%
3 or more	12.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	83.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	20	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	28	24.8%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	53.1%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	27.1%
Married	76.5%	63.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.7%
Divorced	23.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 54.1%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 32.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	43.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	25	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 67.2%

Finance & real estate 24.1%

Public administration 8.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	24.1%
Sales & office	67.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.4%
Government	8.6%
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)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.8%
Retirement income	75.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	28.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	65.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	53.3%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	10.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	229	100.0%
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)	223	97.4%
Born in same state	223	97.4%
Born in different state	59	25.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	2.6%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	99	43.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	39	17%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65457

What city is ZIP code 65457 in?

ZIP code 65457 is primarily assigned to Devils Elbow, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65457 in?

ZIP code 65457 falls within Pulaski County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65457 have a large veteran population?

28% of civilians in ZIP code 65457 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 65457 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 65457 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 65457 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 65457 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 65457?

ZIP code 65457 has an estimated population of 229 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65457 in?

ZIP code 65457 observes the CST timezone.