65685 ZIP Code — Louisburg, MO

Dallas County, Missouri

ZIP code 65685 is located in Louisburg, Missouri, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 35.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,039 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65685

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $72,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,867. 38% 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. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65685 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,039

population

35.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65685 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65685

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65685. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Louisburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65622 Buffalo (7.2 mi) 65663 Half Way (7.7 mi) 65767 Urbana (8.7 mi) 65727 Polk (8.7 mi) 65764 Tunas (12.4 mi) 65724 Pittsburg (13.9 mi) 65613 Bolivar (14.4 mi) 65668 Hermitage (14.8 mi) 65590 Long Lane (15.3 mi) 65732 Preston (15.7 mi) 65650 Flemington (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,039
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	35.70 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.7140
Longitude	-93.1466
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	62.7%	62.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	6.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,039

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$48,867

Median household income

$24,916

Per capita income

$72,900

Median home value

$581

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

416

Housing units

6.8%

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

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	285	27.4%
18 and over	754	72.6%
65 and over	204	19.6%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,013	97.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	2.4%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.7%	62.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	6.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 28.4%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	28.4%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	15.3%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$48,867

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.4%

$50k–$100k 38.9%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,900
Median rent / month	$581
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	62.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	31.9%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	23.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	43.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	50.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Fuel oil	5.6%
Wood	22.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	274	70.1%
Cohabiting couple	3	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	72	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	42	10.7%
Households with children under 18	117	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	134	34.3%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.5%	12.9%
Married	66.7%	70.0%
Separated	0.0%	5.2%
Widowed	6.6%	2.5%
Divorced	11.2%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	179	76.5%
High school	51	21.8%
College / grad school	4	1.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Retail trade 16.1%

Construction 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Other services 7.8%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Professional & management 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	5.9%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	27.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.5%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	6.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.9

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 90.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.7%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	24.8%
Uninsured under 19	36.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	997	96.0%
Spanish	12	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,039	100.0%
Born in same state	1,016	97.8%
Born in different state	550	52.9%
Foreign born	23	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	184	17.7%
French	109	10.5%
Polish	43	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	38	3.7%
English	26	2.5%
Dutch	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65685

What city is ZIP code 65685 in?

ZIP code 65685 is primarily assigned to Louisburg, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65685 in?

ZIP code 65685 falls within Dallas County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65685?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 65685 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 65685 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65685 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 65685 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65685 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 65685 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65685 in?

ZIP code 65685 observes the CST timezone.