65681 ZIP Code — Lampe, MO

Stone County, Missouri

ZIP code 65681 is located in Lampe, Missouri, within Stone County. It covers approximately 35.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,942 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65681

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,596. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 65681 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,942

population

35.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65681 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65681

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65681. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lampe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65611 Blue Eye (0.8 mi) 65686 Kimberling City (4.3 mi) 65747 Shell Knob (6.8 mi) 72660 Oak Grove (7.9 mi) 65737 Reeds Spring (9.7 mi) 65658 Golden (10.4 mi) 65739 Ridgedale (11.1 mi) 65624 Cape Fair (11.5 mi) 65624 Cape Fair (11.5 mi) 65616 Branson (13.6 mi) 65672 Hollister (13.7 mi) 65656 Galena (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,942
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	209

Geography
Land area	35.13 sq mi
Water area	5.50 sq mi
Latitude	36.5714
Longitude	-93.4563
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	45.8%	49.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,942

Population

People per sq mi

57.7

Median age

$52,596

Median household income

$32,835

Per capita income

$165,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,764

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

192

45–54

188

151

55–59

147

60–64

156

65–74

152

121

75–84

119

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	248	12.8%
18 and over	1,694	87.2%
65 and over	564	29.0%
Median age	57.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Asian 2.7%

Two or more races 1.4%

Black or African American 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,843	94.6%
Asian	53	2.7%
Two or more races	28	1.4%
Black or African American	18	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	49.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 20.9%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 28.9%

$75k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	20.9%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	28.9%
$75k–$100k	1.5%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$52,596

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	50.1%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	55.1%
Propane / LP gas	34.8%
Wood	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	478	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	238	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	200	21.8%
Households with children under 18	131	14.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	413	45.1%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.3%	7.1%
Married	58.3%	54.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.1%	13.3%
Divorced	17.2%	25.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	66	23.9%
Elementary school	132	47.8%
High school	25	9.1%
College / grad school	53	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 31.2%

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Construction 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	18.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	0.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	43.4%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	42.5%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	39.4%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	90	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,914	98.6%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,932	99.5%
Born in same state	1,926	99.2%
Born in different state	612	31.5%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.5%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	386	19.9%
Arab	247	12.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	203	10.5%
Polish	118	6.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65681

What city is ZIP code 65681 in?

ZIP code 65681 is primarily assigned to Lampe, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65681 in?

ZIP code 65681 falls within Stone County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65681 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 65681 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 65681 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 65681 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65681 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 65681 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65681?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 65681 in?

ZIP code 65681 observes the CST timezone.