65644 ZIP Code — Elkland, MO

Dallas County, Missouri

ZIP code 65644 is located in Elkland, Missouri, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 81.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,654 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65644

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 $175,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,620. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65644 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.

1,654

population

81.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65644 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65644

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65644. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elkland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65648 Fair Grove (9.2 mi) 65590 Long Lane (10.5 mi) 65706 Marshfield (10.9 mi) 65757 Strafford (11 mi) 65632 Conway (12.5 mi) 65622 Buffalo (13.3 mi) 65725 Pleasant Hope (13.4 mi) 65713 Niangua (15 mi) 65722 Phillipsburg (17.2 mi) 65617 Brighton (18 mi) 65803 Springfield (18.3 mi) 65663 Half Way (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,654
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	81.07 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	37.4363
Longitude	-93.0177
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	37.5%	62.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	51.2%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	6.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,654

Population

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

$65,620

Median household income

$27,806

Per capita income

$175,000

Median home value

$645

Median monthly rent

89.5%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

698

Housing units

9.6%

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

152

60–64

128

149

65–74

126

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	325	19.6%
18 and over	1,329	80.4%
65 and over	426	25.8%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,602	95%
Two or more races	52	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	33	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	62.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	51.2%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	6.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 1.5%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 27.1%

$75k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	1.5%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	27.1%
$75k–$100k	25.1%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$65,620

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,000
Median rent / month	$645
Owner occupied	89.5%
Renter occupied	10.5%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.8%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	33.3%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	11.9%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	30.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	17.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	48.9%
Propane / LP gas	20.0%
Wood	29.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	516	71.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	121	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	79	10.9%
Households with children under 18	159	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	368	50.8%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	13.6%
Married	67.3%	73.6%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	6.0%
Divorced	5.1%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 32.7%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.4%
Kindergarten	36	13.5%
Elementary school	90	33.7%
High school	122	45.7%
College / grad school	10	3.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 19.8%

Agriculture & mining 14.6%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Education & healthcare 12.0%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Retail trade 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Construction 3.9%

Professional & management 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	33.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	18.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.6%
Carpool	20.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	6.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.0

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 45.8%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	267	20.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,554	94.0%
Spanish	22	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,654	100.0%
Born in same state	1,654	100.0%
Born in different state	985	59.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	248	15%
French	210	12.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	161	9.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65644

What city is ZIP code 65644 in?

ZIP code 65644 is primarily assigned to Elkland, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65644 in?

ZIP code 65644 falls within Webster County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65644 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 65644 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 65644 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 65644 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 65644 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 65644 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65644?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 65644 in?

ZIP code 65644 observes the CST timezone.