65637 ZIP Code — Dora, MO

Ozark County, Missouri

ZIP code 65637 is located in Dora, Missouri, within Ozark County. It covers approximately 95.92 square miles and serves a population of 810 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65637

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 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 smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 65637 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

810

population

95.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65637 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65637

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65637. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65784 Zanoni (6.2 mi) 65790 Pottersville (9.7 mi) 65760 Tecumseh (10.6 mi) 65626 Caulfield (12.6 mi) 65666 Hardenville (14.2 mi) 65609 Bakersfield (15 mi) 65655 Gainesville (15.9 mi) 65773 Wasola (18.2 mi) 65775 West Plains (18.3 mi) 65789 Pomona (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	810
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	95.92 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	36.7525
Longitude	-92.2124
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	64.9%	73.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	20.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	5.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

810

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

Median household income

$20,691

Per capita income

$188,500

Median home value

$588

Median monthly rent

68.1%

Home ownership

36.7%

Poverty rate

15.8%

Unemployment

330

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

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	227	28.0%
18 and over	583	72.0%
65 and over	146	18.0%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Two or more races 10.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Group	Count	%
White	716	83.2%
Two or more races	94	10.9%
Hispanic or Latino	51	5.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.9%	73.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	20.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	5.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 33.6%

$25k–$35k 0.9%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	33.6%
$25k–$35k	0.9%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	1.8%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,500
Median rent / month	$588
Owner occupied	68.1%
Renter occupied	31.9%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.3%
2000–2009	22.1%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	22.8%
Propane / LP gas	62.9%
Wood	11.4%
Solar	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	38.3%
Cohabiting couple	40	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	81	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	90	26.3%
Households with children under 18	95	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	36.3%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	16.5%
Married	36.4%	51.5%
Separated	10.0%	4.8%
Widowed	0.0%	18.8%
Divorced	19.6%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 20.1%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	168	65.9%
High school	63	24.7%
College / grad school	24	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Transportation & utilities 18.7%

Retail trade 18.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Construction 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Professional & management 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	30.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.8

Poverty

All people 36.7%

Under 18 years 50.2%

18 and over 31.4%

Married-couple families 19.1%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	25.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	47.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	810	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)	810	100.0%
Born in same state	806	99.5%
Born in different state	552	68.1%
Foreign born	4	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	193	23.8%
Italian	119	14.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	56	6.9%
English	45	5.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65637

What city is ZIP code 65637 in?

ZIP code 65637 is primarily assigned to Dora, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65637 in?

ZIP code 65637 falls within Ozark County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65637?

37% of residents in ZIP code 65637 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65637 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 65637 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65637 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 65637 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65637?

The median home value in ZIP code 65637 is $188,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 65637 in?

ZIP code 65637 observes the CST timezone.