65479 ZIP Code — Hartshorn, MO

Texas County, Missouri

ZIP code 65479 is located in Hartshorn, Missouri, within Texas County. It covers approximately 86.08 square miles and serves a population of 258 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65479

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 $227,900.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 41% 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 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 65479 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

258

population

86.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65479 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65479

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65479. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartshorn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65555 Raymondville (5.5 mi) 65571 Summersville (9.6 mi) 65464 Elk Creek (14.3 mi) 65483 Houston (14.7 mi) 65501 Jadwin (15.5 mi) 65466 Eminence (16 mi) 65542 Licking (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	258
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	215

Geography
Land area	86.08 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.2924
Longitude	-91.7024
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	100.0%	62.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

258

Population

People per sq mi

63.1

Median age

Median household income

$23,755

Per capita income

$227,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

31.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

109

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	258	100.0%
65 and over	98	38.0%
Median age	63.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	258	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	62.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 36.6%

$35k–$50k 20.4%

$50k–$75k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 37.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	36.6%
$35k–$50k	20.4%
$50k–$75k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	37.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$200k–$300k 45.2%

$500k–$1M 25.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$227,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	32.1%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	32.1%
1960–1969	24.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	10.8%
3 or more	76.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	38.7%
Propane / LP gas	12.9%
Wood	48.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	63.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	29.0%
Female householder, no spouse	7	7.5%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	53.8%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	0.0%
Married	40.0%	53.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.9%
Divorced	19.3%	40.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 24.0%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 7.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.1%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	48	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	100.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	100.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 31.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 31.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.8%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	45.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	90.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	40.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	258	100.0%
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)	258	100.0%
Born in same state	258	100.0%
Born in different state	200	77.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	17.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65479

What city is ZIP code 65479 in?

ZIP code 65479 is primarily assigned to Hartshorn, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65479 in?

ZIP code 65479 falls within Shannon County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65479 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 65479 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65479?

32% of residents in ZIP code 65479 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65479 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 65479 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65479 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 65479 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65479 in?

ZIP code 65479 observes the CST timezone.