65034 ZIP Code — Fortuna, MO

Morgan County, Missouri

ZIP code 65034 is located in Fortuna, Missouri, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 30.21 square miles and serves a population of 820 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65034

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,079. Poverty affects 57% of residents, above the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 65034 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.

820

population

30.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65034 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65034

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fortuna	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65081 Tipton (6.3 mi) 65354 Syracuse (6.9 mi) 65050 Latham (7.7 mi) 65084 Versailles (9 mi) 65329 Florence (9.2 mi) 65025 Clarksburg (10.6 mi) 65011 Barnett (12.6 mi) 65348 Otterville (12.9 mi) 65078 Stover (15.2 mi) 65237 Bunceton (15.2 mi) 65018 California (16.6 mi) 65350 Smithton (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	820
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	30.21 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.5519
Longitude	-92.8252
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	56.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	12.6%	28.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	12.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

820

Population

People per sq mi

31.8

Median age

$44,079

Median household income

$16,258

Per capita income

$96,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

56.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

253

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	231	28.2%
18 and over	589	71.8%
65 and over	211	25.7%
Median age	31.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	820	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	56.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	12.6%	28.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	12.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 32.6%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 31.6%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	32.6%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	31.6%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	4.2%
$100k–$150k	2.8%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$44,079

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 43.1%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 20.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	34.0%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	30.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	16.3%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.0%
1 vehicle	42.7%
2 vehicles	10.4%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	35.1%
Propane / LP gas	44.1%
Wood	18.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	233	80.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	20	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	35	12.2%
Households with children under 18	55	19.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	148	51.4%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.5%	28.5%
Married	84.5%	61.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.2%
Divorced	0.0%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.7%

HS graduate 27.1%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 22.1%

Bachelor's degree 1.9%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.4%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	41	27.2%
Elementary school	107	70.9%
High school	3	2.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 40.5%

Manufacturing 32.8%

Professional & management 19.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Education & healthcare 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.3%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	42.7%
Production & transportation	3.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	21.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.7%
Carpool	28.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.3

Poverty

All people 56.7%

Under 18 years 77.9%

18 and over 48.4%

Married-couple families 38.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	44.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	48.9%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	24.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	54.2%
65 and over	49.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.4%
Public insurance	71.5%
No insurance	23.3%
Uninsured under 19	22.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	756	92.2%
Spanish	21	2.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	2.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	820	100.0%
Born in same state	820	100.0%
Born in different state	647	78.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	62	7.6%
Italian	17	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	62.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65034

What city is ZIP code 65034 in?

ZIP code 65034 is primarily assigned to Fortuna, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65034 in?

ZIP code 65034 falls within Morgan County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65034?

57% of residents in ZIP code 65034 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65034 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 65034 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65034 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 65034 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65034?

8% 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 65034 in?

ZIP code 65034 observes the CST timezone.