65638 ZIP Code — Drury, MO

Douglas County, Missouri

ZIP code 65638 is located in Drury, Missouri, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 52.21 square miles and serves a population of 709 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65638

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 $200,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,196. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 72% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 44%.

Overall, ZIP code 65638 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

709

population

52.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Drury	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	709
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	52.21 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.9304
Longitude	-92.3639
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	48.0%	53.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	12.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

709

Population

People per sq mi

58.4

Median age

$44,196

Median household income

$25,752

Per capita income

$200,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

266

Housing units

28.3%

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	111	15.7%
18 and over	598	84.3%
65 and over	228	32.2%
Median age	58.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Two or more races 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	694	96.3%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.7%
Two or more races	12	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	53.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	12.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 22.8%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	22.8%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
Median income	$44,196

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 39.7%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$200,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	19.5%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	4.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	49.5%
Propane / LP gas	21.4%
Wood	29.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	143	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	34	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	53	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	51	18.1%
Households with children under 18	70	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	149	53.0%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.4%	6.8%
Married	58.3%	45.2%
Separated	2.5%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	24.3%
Divorced	27.6%	23.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 14.5%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 12.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	8.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	86	69.9%
High school	10	8.1%
College / grad school	17	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 59.1%

Construction 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 13.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Retail trade 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	5.9%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	35.9%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	32.3%
Government	58.2%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 22.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.2%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	8.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	41.5%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	12.0%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	39.9%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	15.0%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	18.0%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	43.6%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	43.5%
65 and over	63.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.2%
Public insurance	62.2%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	694	97.9%
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)	709	100.0%
Born in same state	709	100.0%
Born in different state	348	49.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	122	17.2%
Arab	53	7.5%
Italian	31	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	1.8%
Dutch	8	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65638

What city is ZIP code 65638 in?

ZIP code 65638 is primarily assigned to Drury, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65638 in?

ZIP code 65638 falls within Douglas County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65638 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 65638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65638 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 65638 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65638?

19% of residents in ZIP code 65638 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65638 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 65638 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65638 in?

ZIP code 65638 observes the CST timezone.