65470 ZIP Code — Falcon, MO

Laclede County, Missouri

ZIP code 65470 is located in Falcon, Missouri, within Laclede County. It covers approximately 108.24 square miles and serves a population of 753 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65470

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 65470 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

753

population

108.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65470 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65470

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65470. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Falcon	Acceptable
Falcon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65534 Laquey (9.2 mi) 65552 Plato (12.8 mi) 65662 Grovespring (12.9 mi) 65583 Waynesville (14.9 mi) 65557 Roby (16.1 mi) 65660 Graff (16.3 mi) 65536 Lebanon (17.3 mi) 65473 Fort Leonard Wood (17.6 mi) 65667 Hartville (17.7 mi) 65556 Richland (18.7 mi) 65570 Success (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	753
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	108.24 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	37.5560
Longitude	-92.3830
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	41.8%	52.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	12.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

753

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

Median household income

$34,490

Per capita income

$197,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

392

Housing units

24.7%

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	88	11.7%
18 and over	665	88.3%
65 and over	160	21.2%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	725	96.3%
Two or more races	23	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	52.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	12.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 21.5%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 7.6%

$75k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 31.7%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	21.5%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	7.6%
$75k–$100k	3.3%
$100k–$150k	31.7%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 8.8%

$1M+ 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	75.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	20.9%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	7.6%
2 vehicles	53.2%
3 or more	35.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	37.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.1%
Wood	33.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	196	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	34	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	76	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	25	7.6%
Households with children under 18	56	16.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	29.6%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	6.6%
Married	58.4%	63.8%
Separated	6.6%	0.9%
Widowed	3.9%	3.4%
Divorced	3.0%	25.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	8.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	43.1%
High school	24	33.3%
College / grad school	11	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 25.2%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Wholesale trade 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Professional & management 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Construction 4.5%

Public administration 3.8%

Other services 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.4%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	17.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	15.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	22.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.4%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	718	95.4%
Spanish	11	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	753	100.0%
Born in same state	753	100.0%
Born in different state	473	62.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	92	12.2%
Polish	55	7.3%
Arab	53	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	39	5.2%
Dutch	2	0.3%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65470

What city is ZIP code 65470 in?

ZIP code 65470 is primarily assigned to Falcon, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65470 in?

ZIP code 65470 falls within Laclede County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65470 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 65470 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 65470 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 65470 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65470 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 65470 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 65470?

ZIP code 65470 has an estimated population of 753 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65470 in?

ZIP code 65470 observes the CST timezone.