65658 ZIP Code — Golden, MO

Barry County, Missouri

ZIP code 65658 is located in Golden, Missouri, within Barry County. It covers approximately 19.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,290 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65658

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 $201,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,767) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65658 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,290

population

19.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65658 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65658

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65658. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Golden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65747 Shell Knob (5 mi) 65641 Eagle Rock (7 mi) 65681 Lampe (10.4 mi) 72631 Eureka Springs (10.5 mi) 65611 Blue Eye (10.7 mi) 65686 Kimberling City (12.3 mi) 72632 Eureka Springs (12.5 mi) 65625 Cassville (13.5 mi) 65624 Cape Fair (14.9 mi) 65624 Cape Fair (14.9 mi) 72660 Oak Grove (15.5 mi) 65745 Seligman (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,290
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	19.92 sq mi
Water area	3.36 sq mi
Latitude	36.5474
Longitude	-93.6417
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	38.4%	54.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	6.1%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,290

Population

People per sq mi

60.7

Median age

$61,767

Median household income

$50,681

Per capita income

$201,100

Median home value

$536

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

884

Housing units

41.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

187

60–64

171

136

65–74

125

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	33	2.6%
18 and over	1,257	97.4%
65 and over	379	29.4%
Median age	60.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77%

Two or more races 13.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Other race 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,099	77%
Two or more races	188	13.2%
Hispanic or Latino	137	9.6%
Other race	2	0.1%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	54.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	6.1%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	22.7%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$61,767

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 18.7%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,100
Median rent / month	$536
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	32.0%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.2%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	25.1%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	36.4%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.2%
Electricity	40.6%
Propane / LP gas	37.7%
Wood	9.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	450	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	72	10.2%
Female householder, no spouse	165	23.3%
Households with children under 18	13	1.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	273	38.5%
Average household size	1.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.7%	10.4%
Married	78.4%	67.3%
Separated	0.0%	4.0%
Widowed	4.0%	13.1%
Divorced	5.0%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 20.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	41.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	8.5%
Elementary school	22	46.8%
High school	17	36.2%
College / grad school	4	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 25.6%

Retail trade 19.6%

Professional & management 14.1%

Construction 13.9%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Education & healthcare 8.5%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Information 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Public administration 1.5%

Other services 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	33.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.9%
Government	1.9%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 72.7%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 40.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.2%
Retirement income	37.5%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	38.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	10.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	129	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	25.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,287	99.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,288	99.8%
Born in same state	1,288	99.8%
Born in different state	365	28.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	233	18.1%
Italian	154	11.9%
Arab	132	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	35	2.7%
English	23	1.8%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.0%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65658

What city is ZIP code 65658 in?

ZIP code 65658 is primarily assigned to Golden, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65658 in?

ZIP code 65658 falls within Barry County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65658 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 65658 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65658 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 65658 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 65658 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 65658 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 65658?

ZIP code 65658 has an estimated population of 1,290 residents, with a density of 65 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65658 in?

ZIP code 65658 observes the CST timezone.