65543 ZIP Code — Lynchburg, MO

Laclede County, Missouri

ZIP code 65543 is located in Lynchburg, Missouri, within Laclede County. It covers approximately 60.21 square miles and serves a population of 546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65543

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 65543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

546
population
60.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65543 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65543

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City Status
Lynchburg Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 546
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 105
Geography
Land area 60.21 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 37.5184
Longitude -92.3158
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 72.4% 52.4% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 13.2% 33.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 12.6% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

546
Population
9
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$33,728
Per capita income
$204,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
89.0%
Home ownership
2.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
186
Housing units
6.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
12
68
10–14
45
49
15–19
32
7
20–24
4
93
35–44
62
22
45–54
14
11
55–59
8
1
60–64
1
54
65–74
36
6
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1819034.8%
18 and over35665.2%
65 and over10018.3%
Median age38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White546100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 72.4% 52.4% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 13.2% 33.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 12.6% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.3%
$10k–$15k 1.0%
$15k–$25k 4.8%
$25k–$35k 5.3%
$35k–$50k 30.6%
$50k–$75k 2.4%
$75k–$100k 8.1%
$100k–$150k 4.8%
$150k–$200k 38.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.3%
$10k–$15k1.0%
$15k–$25k4.8%
$25k–$35k5.3%
$35k–$50k30.6%
$50k–$75k2.4%
$75k–$100k8.1%
$100k–$150k4.8%
$150k–$200k38.8%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%
$50k–$100k 1.6%
$100k–$150k 9.1%
$150k–$200k 28.5%
$200k–$300k 47.3%
$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$204,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied89.0%
Renter occupied11.0%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached95.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.3%
Median rooms10.0
Avg household size (owned)2.38

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.3%
2000–200955.0%
1990–199912.4%
1980–19890.0%
1970–197912.9%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–194910.5%
1939 or earlier5.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.4%
2 bedrooms6.7%
3 bedrooms56.0%
4 bedrooms34.9%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.8%
1 vehicle11.5%
2 vehicles9.1%
3 or more74.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity51.2%
Propane / LP gas38.3%
Wood10.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11354.1%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse7535.9%
Female householder, no spouse2110.0%
Households with children under 189043.1%
Households with seniors (65+)8440.2%
Average household size2.61

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married53.9%19.2%
Married41.4%68.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%5.8%
Divorced4.7%6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 56.1%
Some college, no degree 34.0%
Associate's degree 3.5%
Bachelor's degree 6.4%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher100.0%
Bachelor's or higher6.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school11355.1%
High school8139.5%
College / grad school115.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.6%
Construction 24.9%
Retail trade 17.5%
Professional & management 15.2%
Finance & real estate 7.8%
Education & healthcare 6.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.2%
Service0.0%
Sales & office20.3%
Natural resources & construction0.9%
Production & transportation39.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.8%
Government0.9%
Self-employed26.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.7%
Carpool26.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)34.0

Poverty

All people 2.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 3.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.2%
Retirement income43.5%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP5.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.3%
High blood pressure33.6%
High cholesterol35.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis30.4%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease10.1%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.5%
Binge drinking17.0%
No physical activity28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.8%
Depression25.6%
Fair or poor health19.2%
Poor mental health16.9%
Poor physical health13.6%
No health insurance17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.2%
Visited dentist51.6%
Cholesterol screening86.4%
Teeth loss21.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans339.3%
Disability%
Any disability26.0%
Under 1825.8%
18–64 years24.2%
65 and over31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance37.0%
Public insurance56.4%
No insurance14.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only51794.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)546100.0%
Born in same state54499.6%
Born in different state45383.0%
Foreign born20.4%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab5910.8%
AncestryCount%
Italian193.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.3%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65543

What city is ZIP code 65543 in?

ZIP code 65543 is primarily assigned to Lynchburg, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65543 in?

ZIP code 65543 falls within Laclede County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65543 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 65543 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65543?

6% 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 65543 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 65543 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65543 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 65543 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 65543 in?

ZIP code 65543 observes the CST timezone.

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