65462 ZIP Code — Edgar Springs, MO

Phelps County, Missouri

ZIP code 65462 is located in Edgar Springs, Missouri, within Phelps County. It covers approximately 96.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65462

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 $100,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,125. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 57% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 65462 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,154

population

96.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65462 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65462

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edgar Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65457 Devils Elbow (10.7 mi) 65473 Fort Leonard Wood (11.1 mi) 65550 Newburg (11.1 mi) 65401 Rolla (13.3 mi) 65542 Licking (15.1 mi) 65557 Roby (17.8 mi) 65409 Rolla (18.5 mi) 65583 Waynesville (18.7 mi) 65459 Dixon (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,154
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	96.32 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	37.7110
Longitude	-91.9160
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	55.9%	53.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	28.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	14.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,154

Population

People per sq mi

50.7

Median age

$48,125

Median household income

$28,699

Per capita income

$100,000

Median home value

$741

Median monthly rent

95.8%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

633

Housing units

22.5%

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

164

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	236	20.5%
18 and over	918	79.5%
65 and over	334	28.9%
Median age	50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Two or more races 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,063	91%
Two or more races	80	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	53.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	28.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	14.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 17.4%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	17.4%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$48,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.8%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,000
Median rent / month	$741
Owner occupied	95.8%
Renter occupied	4.2%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.5%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	69.0%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	49.0%
Propane / LP gas	36.4%
Wood	13.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	225	43.1%
Cohabiting couple	41	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	147	28.2%
Female householder, no spouse	109	20.9%
Households with children under 18	130	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	253	48.5%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	10.1%
Married	40.7%	59.0%
Separated	1.4%	1.4%
Widowed	4.0%	18.6%
Divorced	36.5%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.6%
Kindergarten	39	16.7%
Elementary school	159	68.2%
High school	26	11.2%
College / grad school	3	1.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Construction 9.8%

Professional & management 8.8%

Public administration 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Retail trade 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.5%
Government	39.3%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.6%
Carpool	34.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 20.4%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 16.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.9%
Retirement income	53.3%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	197	21.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	48.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,139	98.7%
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)	1,154	100.0%
Born in same state	1,150	99.7%
Born in different state	750	65.0%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	176	15.3%
Italian	103	8.9%
Arab	48	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	1.6%
Norwegian	19	1.6%
Polish	17	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65462

What city is ZIP code 65462 in?

ZIP code 65462 is primarily assigned to Edgar Springs, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65462 in?

ZIP code 65462 falls within Phelps County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65462 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 65462 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 65462 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 65462 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65462 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 65462 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 65462 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 65462 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65462 in?

ZIP code 65462 observes the CST timezone.