65656 ZIP Code — Galena, MO

Stone County, Missouri

ZIP code 65656 is located in Galena, Missouri, within Stone County. It covers approximately 114.20 square miles and serves a population of 4,865 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65656

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 $224,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,686. 51% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65656 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,865

population

114.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65656 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65656

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65656. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Galena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65624 Cape Fair (3.2 mi) 65624 Cape Fair (3.2 mi) 65737 Reeds Spring (7.8 mi) 65633 Crane (9.3 mi) 65686 Kimberling City (9.6 mi) 65728 Ponce De Leon (10.7 mi) 65754 Spokane (12.3 mi) 65747 Shell Knob (13.3 mi) 65605 Aurora (13.7 mi) 65681 Lampe (13.8 mi) 65611 Blue Eye (14.6 mi) 65616 Branson (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,865
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	209

Geography
Land area	114.20 sq mi
Water area	5.06 sq mi
Latitude	36.7706
Longitude	-93.4730
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	55.7%	49.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,865

Population

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

$61,686

Median household income

$28,853

Per capita income

$224,800

Median home value

$699

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

2,287

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

110

10–14

237

15–19

206

169

20–24

147

127

25–34

110

253

35–44

219

285

45–54

246

232

55–59

201

325

60–64

281

373

65–74

323

183

75–84

158

152

85+

131

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	777	16.0%
18 and over	4,088	84.0%
65 and over	1,320	27.1%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,728	97.1%
Two or more races	121	2.5%
Black or African American	8	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.1%
Other race	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	49.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$61,686

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 35.6%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,800
Median rent / month	$699
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	54.6%
Propane / LP gas	31.2%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	7.1%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,245	72.2%
Cohabiting couple	57	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	150	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	273	15.8%
Households with children under 18	415	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	828	48.0%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	14.6%
Married	60.1%	68.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	2.5%	8.3%
Divorced	10.2%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	6.0%
Kindergarten	52	6.2%
Elementary school	234	28.0%
High school	363	43.4%
College / grad school	138	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Professional & management 18.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Retail trade 10.7%

Construction 8.6%

Public administration 4.4%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	26.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 19.3%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 27.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	39.1%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	416	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,714	96.9%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,849	99.7%
Born in same state	4,815	99.0%
Born in different state	2,587	53.2%
Foreign born	34	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.3%
Not a US citizen	8	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	704	14.5%
French	563	11.6%
Arab	354	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	151	3.1%
English	36	0.7%
Dutch	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65656

What city is ZIP code 65656 in?

ZIP code 65656 is primarily assigned to Galena, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65656 in?

ZIP code 65656 falls within Stone County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65656 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 65656 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 65656 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 65656 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 65656 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 65656 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65656?

15% of residents in ZIP code 65656 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 65656 in?

ZIP code 65656 observes the CST timezone.