65534 ZIP Code — Laquey, MO

Pulaski County, Missouri

ZIP code 65534 is located in Laquey, Missouri, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 37.90 square miles and serves a population of 427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65534

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,632. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 65534 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.

427

population

37.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65534 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65534

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65534. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laquey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65583 Waynesville (5.7 mi) 65470 Falcon (9.2 mi) 65473 Fort Leonard Wood (10.1 mi) 65556 Richland (11.8 mi) 65552 Plato (14.4 mi) 65457 Devils Elbow (15.9 mi) 65557 Roby (16.2 mi) 65567 Stoutland (17.4 mi) 65452 Crocker (18.8 mi) 65536 Lebanon (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	427
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	37.90 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	37.6705
Longitude	-92.2979
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	43.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	35.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	18.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

427

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$43,632

Median household income

$15,823

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.7%

Home ownership

29.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

318

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	176	41.2%
18 and over	251	58.8%
65 and over	56	13.1%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	416	95%
Hispanic or Latino	11	2.5%
Two or more races	11	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	43.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	35.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	18.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 19.6%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$35k–$50k 33.5%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.6%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$35k–$50k	33.5%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
Median income	$43,632

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 64.9%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.7%
Renter occupied	6.3%
Vacant	51.8%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.2%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	36.0%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	32.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.3%
3 bedrooms	86.0%
4 bedrooms	3.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.3%
2 vehicles	69.0%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	54.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Wood	33.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	63	39.9%
Households with children under 18	84	53.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	27.8%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.9%	0.0%
Married	85.1%	61.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.1%
Divorced	0.0%	32.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 36.3%

Associate's degree 21.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	122	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 55.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 31.6%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	88.4%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

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

Poverty

All people 29.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 40.2%

Married-couple families 51.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.8%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	32.3%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	44.1%
65 and over	55.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.2%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	373	87.4%
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)	427	100.0%
Born in same state	416	97.4%
Born in different state	299	70.0%
Foreign born	11	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	122	28.6%
Italian	87	20.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	7.3%
Arab	11	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65534

What city is ZIP code 65534 in?

ZIP code 65534 is primarily assigned to Laquey, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65534 in?

ZIP code 65534 falls within Pulaski County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65534 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 65534 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65534?

29% of residents in ZIP code 65534 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 65534 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 65534 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65534?

The median household income in ZIP code 65534 is $43,632, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65534 in?

ZIP code 65534 observes the CST timezone.