65668 ZIP Code — Hermitage, MO

Hickory County, Missouri

ZIP code 65668 is located in Hermitage, Missouri, within Hickory County. It covers approximately 35.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,566 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65668

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,641. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 65668 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,566

population

35.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65668 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65668

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65668. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hermitage	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65724 Pittsburg (4.9 mi) 65779 Wheatland (6.6 mi) 65732 Preston (6.7 mi) 65634 Cross Timbers (8.7 mi) 65767 Urbana (9.6 mi) 65727 Polk (9.9 mi) 65735 Quincy (12.2 mi) 65650 Flemington (13 mi) 65774 Weaubleau (13.3 mi) 65685 Louisburg (14.8 mi) 65674 Humansville (17.6 mi) 65764 Tunas (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,566
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	35.01 sq mi
Water area	1.29 sq mi
Latitude	37.9020
Longitude	-93.2757
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	73.5%	74.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	16.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	8.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,566

Population

People per sq mi

61.4

Median age

$35,641

Median household income

$22,267

Per capita income

$86,600

Median home value

$1,005

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

24.4%

Poverty rate

20.6%

Unemployment

835

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

154

60–64

154

205

65–74

205

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	8.0%
18 and over	1,440	92.0%
65 and over	666	42.5%
Median age	61.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,495	94.6%
Two or more races	55	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.9%
Black or African American	8	0.5%
Other race	7	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.5%	74.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	16.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	8.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 26.4%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 25.1%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	26.4%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	25.1%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	1.8%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$35,641

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.5%

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,600
Median rent / month	$1,005
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	27.1%
Single-family detached	46.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	48.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	25.7%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	57.3%
3 or more	10.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	61.0%
Propane / LP gas	33.1%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	320	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	50	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	133	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	225	30.9%
Households with children under 18	25	3.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	383	52.6%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.8%	18.2%
Married	52.3%	40.1%
Separated	2.2%	2.7%
Widowed	4.3%	17.9%
Divorced	27.3%	21.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 49.5%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	57	49.1%
High school	38	32.8%
College / grad school	21	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Professional & management 20.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.3%

Information 9.3%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Retail trade 6.5%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Construction 4.8%

Other services 4.3%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Public administration 1.0%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.5%
Service	47.3%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	5.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	2.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 24.4%

Under 18 years 43.0%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 18.4%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.3%
Retirement income	44.8%
Supplemental Security	13.3%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	43.9%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	12.6%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	40.5%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	10.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.3%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	26.9%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	68.7%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,545	98.7%
Spanish	30	1.9%
Other Indo-European	7	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,541	98.4%
Born in same state	1,530	97.7%
Born in different state	1,035	66.1%
Foreign born	11	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.6%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	252	16.1%
French	245	15.6%
Italian	229	14.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	78	5%
Polish	16	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65668

What city is ZIP code 65668 in?

ZIP code 65668 is primarily assigned to Hermitage, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65668 in?

ZIP code 65668 falls within Hickory County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65668 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 65668 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 65668 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 65668 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65668?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65668?

24% of residents in ZIP code 65668 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 65668 in?

ZIP code 65668 observes the CST timezone.