65259 ZIP Code — Huntsville, MO

Randolph County, Missouri

ZIP code 65259 is located in Huntsville, Missouri, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 103.83 square miles and serves a population of 2,863 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660/573.

About ZIP code 65259

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,229. 36% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65259 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,863

population

103.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65259 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65259

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65259. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Huntsville	Acceptable
Huntsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65244 Clifton Hill (4.8 mi) 65270 Moberly (9.7 mi) 65239 Cairo (10.2 mi) 65257 Higbee (12.6 mi) 65260 Jacksonville (13 mi) 65230 Armstrong (13.9 mi) 65281 Salisbury (15.3 mi) 65247 Excello (15.4 mi) 65243 Clark (17.9 mi) 65261 Keytesville (18.5 mi) 65263 Madison (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,863
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	103.83 sq mi
Water area	2.66 sq mi
Latitude	39.4478
Longitude	-92.5813
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660/573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	48.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	35.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	14.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,863

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$63,229

Median household income

$25,583

Per capita income

$128,800

Median home value

$695

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

883

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

121

20–24

115

169

25–34

161

154

35–44

148

238

45–54

228

55–59

60–64

164

65–74

158

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	563	19.7%
18 and over	2,300	80.3%
65 and over	562	19.6%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

Two or more races 6.2%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,608	90.3%
Two or more races	179	6.2%
Black or African American	44	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	24	0.8%
Other race	24	0.8%
Asian	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	48.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	35.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	14.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 25.9%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	25.9%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$63,229

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 24.1%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,800
Median rent / month	$695
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.9%
Electricity	47.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%
Wood	7.6%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	519	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	58	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	171	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	202	21.3%
Households with children under 18	242	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	325	34.2%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	25.5%
Married	47.5%	47.9%
Separated	3.3%	1.4%
Widowed	4.2%	12.2%
Divorced	10.4%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	9.0%
Kindergarten	9	1.6%
Elementary school	200	35.2%
High school	117	20.6%
College / grad school	191	33.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Retail trade 15.3%

Transportation & utilities 13.0%

Construction 5.2%

Other services 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 12.0%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	232	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,685	93.8%
Spanish	8	0.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,847	99.4%
Born in same state	2,824	98.6%
Born in different state	2,425	84.7%
Foreign born	23	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.6%
Not a US citizen	8	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	473	16.5%
Italian	439	15.3%
Arab	333	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	1.2%
Polish	8	0.3%
German	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65259

What city is ZIP code 65259 in?

ZIP code 65259 is primarily assigned to Huntsville, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65259 in?

ZIP code 65259 falls within Randolph County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65259 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 65259 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65259?

The median home value in ZIP code 65259 is $128,800.

Does ZIP code 65259 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 65259 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 65259?

ZIP code 65259 has an estimated population of 2,863 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65259 in?

ZIP code 65259 observes the CST timezone.