65640 ZIP Code — Dunnegan, MO

Polk County, Missouri

ZIP code 65640 is located in Dunnegan, Missouri, within Polk County. It covers approximately 39.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,343 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65640

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 $170,800.

Median household income is $56,081. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 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 smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 65640 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

1,343

population

39.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65640 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65640

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65640. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dunnegan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65674 Humansville (5 mi) 65650 Flemington (6.5 mi) 65649 Fair Play (7.8 mi) 65613 Bolivar (8.7 mi) 65774 Weaubleau (11.4 mi) 65601 Aldrich (12.2 mi) 65635 Dadeville (13.3 mi) 65727 Polk (13.5 mi) 65785 Stockton (13.6 mi) 64738 Collins (14.5 mi) 65724 Pittsburg (14.7 mi) 65663 Half Way (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,343
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	39.36 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	37.7046
Longitude	-93.5321
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	30.2%	54.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	67.2%	28.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,343

Population

People per sq mi

27.2

Median age

$56,081

Median household income

$16,799

Per capita income

$170,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

415

Housing units

6.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

162

Under 5

136

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

177

25–34

150

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	623	46.4%
18 and over	720	53.6%
65 and over	99	7.4%
Median age	27.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,343	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.2%	54.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	67.2%	28.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 62.2%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	62.2%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	2.4%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$56,081

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	94.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	4.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.1%
2000–2009	25.8%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	7.2%
2 vehicles	10.2%
3 or more	73.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	53.2%
Propane / LP gas	25.2%
Wood	19.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	261	78.4%
Cohabiting couple	43	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	29	8.7%
Households with children under 18	209	62.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	17.4%
Average household size	4.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	24.0%
Married	80.1%	69.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.0%
Divorced	0.0%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 45.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	8.8%
Kindergarten	8	2.8%
Elementary school	226	79.3%
High school	8	2.8%
College / grad school	18	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 33.3%

Retail trade 23.7%

Construction 18.5%

Other services 6.8%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Professional & management 2.0%

Education & healthcare 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	27.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.0%
Government	3.6%
Self-employed	41.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.7%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	17.1%
Other means	4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 24.7%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 22.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.5%
Retirement income	16.2%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	21.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	19.3%
No insurance	26.7%
Uninsured under 19	26.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,045	77.8%
Spanish	50	4.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	50	4.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,343	100.0%
Born in same state	1,343	100.0%
Born in different state	831	61.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	257	19.1%
Arab	69	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.8%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65640

What city is ZIP code 65640 in?

ZIP code 65640 is primarily assigned to Dunnegan, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65640 in?

ZIP code 65640 falls within Polk County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65640 family-oriented?

46% of residents in ZIP code 65640 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65640?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65640?

22% of residents in ZIP code 65640 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65640?

The median home value in ZIP code 65640 is $170,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 65640 in?

ZIP code 65640 observes the CST timezone.