65652 ZIP Code — Fordland, MO

Webster County, Missouri

ZIP code 65652 is located in Fordland, Missouri, within Webster County. It covers approximately 71.25 square miles and serves a population of 4,392 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65652

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 $191,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($66,074) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% 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.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 65652 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,392

population

71.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65652 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65652

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65652. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fordland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65620 Bruner (6.3 mi) 65746 Seymour (7.9 mi) 65742 Rogersville (9.2 mi) 65753 Sparta (10.5 mi) 65720 Oldfield (14.2 mi) 65809 Springfield (14.3 mi) 65706 Marshfield (15.2 mi) 65757 Strafford (15.3 mi) 65629 Chadwick (16.1 mi) 65721 Ozark (17.8 mi) 65804 Springfield (17.9 mi) 65897 Springfield (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,392
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	225

Geography
Land area	71.25 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	37.1038
Longitude	-92.9354
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	51.8%	41.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	36.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	18.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,392

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$66,074

Median household income

$30,422

Per capita income

$191,600

Median home value

$653

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

1,309

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

172

Under 5

104

162

5–9

162

10–14

137

15–19

20–24

511

25–34

308

325

35–44

196

470

45–54

283

133

55–59

210

60–64

127

216

65–74

130

131

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	928	21.1%
18 and over	3,464	78.9%
65 and over	637	14.5%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,124	93.6%
Two or more races	169	3.8%
Black or African American	96	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	41.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	36.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	18.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$66,074

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 26.3%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,600
Median rent / month	$653
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	24.4%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	52.6%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	16.5%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.0%
Electricity	36.9%
Propane / LP gas	26.3%
Wood	19.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	903	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	61	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	171	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	218	16.1%
Households with children under 18	378	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	451	33.3%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	11.7%
Married	49.2%	70.4%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	3.1%	4.6%
Divorced	18.0%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	2.1%
Kindergarten	36	4.2%
Elementary school	401	46.5%
High school	236	27.4%
College / grad school	171	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Retail trade 17.3%

Construction 14.3%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Professional & management 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.1%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	21.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 23.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	309	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,116	93.7%
Spanish	31	0.8%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,309	98.1%
Born in same state	4,255	96.9%
Born in different state	2,676	60.9%
Foreign born	54	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	83	1.9%
Not a US citizen	76	91.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	471	10.7%
Italian	441	10%
Arab	436	9.9%
Irish	43	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	34	0.8%
English	28	0.6%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.8%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65652

What city is ZIP code 65652 in?

ZIP code 65652 is primarily assigned to Fordland, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65652 in?

ZIP code 65652 falls within Webster County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65652 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 65652 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65652?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 65652 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 65652 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65652?

The median home value in ZIP code 65652 is $191,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 65652 in?

ZIP code 65652 observes the CST timezone.