65326 ZIP Code — Edwards, MO

Benton County, Missouri

ZIP code 65326 is located in Edwards, Missouri, within Benton County. It covers approximately 150.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,661 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65326

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,686. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 65326 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,661

population

150.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65326 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65326

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65326. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edwards	Acceptable
Edwards	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65355 Warsaw (8.3 mi) 65634 Cross Timbers (10.6 mi) 65324 Climax Springs (11.9 mi) 65732 Preston (15.5 mi) 65786 Macks Creek (16.8 mi) 65078 Stover (17.5 mi) 65037 Gravois Mills (18.5 mi) 65668 Hermitage (19 mi) 65735 Quincy (19.5 mi) 65325 Cole Camp (19.6 mi) 65779 Wheatland (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,661
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	150.70 sq mi
Water area	7.74 sq mi
Latitude	38.1652
Longitude	-93.1712
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	67.2%	59.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	26.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	12.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,661

Population

People per sq mi

58.7

Median age

$48,686

Median household income

$27,933

Per capita income

$154,200

Median home value

$1,024

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

22.3%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

2,185

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

129

45–54

126

108

55–59

107

60–64

149

65–74

147

111

75–84

109

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	201	12.1%
18 and over	1,460	87.9%
65 and over	585	35.2%
Median age	58.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 7.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,525	91.2%
Two or more races	124	7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.2%	59.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	26.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	12.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 17.1%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.1%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$48,686

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,200
Median rent / month	$1,024
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	65.7%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	26.6%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	42.9%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	3.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	56.1%
Propane / LP gas	25.7%
Wood	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	388	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	37	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	131	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	227	29.0%
Households with children under 18	82	10.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	408	52.1%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	5.3%
Married	57.0%	57.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	9.5%	21.5%
Divorced	13.2%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	3.8%
Kindergarten	18	9.8%
Elementary school	120	65.6%
High school	38	20.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Retail trade 17.6%

Construction 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Professional & management 3.7%

Other services 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.4%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	13.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 22.3%

Under 18 years 45.3%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.9%
Retirement income	45.2%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	43.1%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	38.2%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	9.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	264	18.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.7%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	33.4%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.3%
Public insurance	60.1%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,643	98.9%
Spanish	10	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,653	99.5%
Born in same state	1,653	99.5%
Born in different state	733	44.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.5%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	281	16.9%
Arab	279	16.8%
French	123	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	2.1%
German	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	79.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65326

What city is ZIP code 65326 in?

ZIP code 65326 is primarily assigned to Edwards, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65326 in?

ZIP code 65326 falls within Benton County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65326 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 65326 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65326 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 65326 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65326?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 65326 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 65326 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 65326 in?

ZIP code 65326 observes the CST timezone.