65339 ZIP Code — Malta Bend, MO

Saline County, Missouri

ZIP code 65339 is located in Malta Bend, Missouri, within Saline County. It covers approximately 93.87 square miles and serves a population of 458 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65339

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 $81,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,063. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 65339 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

458

population

93.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65339 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65339

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65339. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Malta Bend	Acceptable
Malta Bend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64096 Waverly (9.7 mi) 65321 Blackburn (9.8 mi) 64633 Carrollton (10.1 mi) 64639 De Witt (10.2 mi) 65344 Miami (11.4 mi) 64001 Alma (11.4 mi) 64021 Corder (15.4 mi) 64022 Dover (15.4 mi) 65340 Marshall (15.9 mi) 64668 Norborne (16.7 mi) 64623 Bosworth (18.3 mi) 65351 Sweet Springs (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	458
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	93.87 sq mi
Water area	2.24 sq mi
Latitude	39.2254
Longitude	-93.3890
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	52.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	47.1%	32.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

458

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$59,063

Median household income

$24,726

Per capita income

$81,700

Median home value

$921

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

220

Housing units

21.1%

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	92	20.1%
18 and over	366	79.9%
65 and over	85	18.6%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.6%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	439	95.9%
Two or more races	12	2.6%
Black or African American	5	1.1%
Asian	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	52.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	47.1%	32.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$59,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.5%

$50k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,700
Median rent / month	$921
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	36.7%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	34.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	39.1%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.3%
Electricity	22.2%
Propane / LP gas	56.8%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	12	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	16	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	50	30.9%
Households with children under 18	43	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	35.2%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	29.8%
Married	51.4%	38.9%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	0.0%	13.0%
Divorced	11.3%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	7.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	56	47.1%
High school	46	38.7%
College / grad school	8	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.9%

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Retail trade 8.1%

Construction 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Professional & management 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.2%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	20.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 4.4%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 38.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	54.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	449	98.0%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	449	98.0%
Born in same state	449	98.0%
Born in different state	388	84.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.0%
Not a US citizen	2	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	45	9.8%
Arab	43	9.4%
French	41	9%
Polish	10	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	3	0.7%
Irish	2	0.4%
English	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65339

What city is ZIP code 65339 in?

ZIP code 65339 is primarily assigned to Malta Bend, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65339 in?

ZIP code 65339 falls within Saline County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65339?

18% of residents in ZIP code 65339 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65339?

The median home value in ZIP code 65339 is $81,700.

Does ZIP code 65339 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 65339 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 65339?

ZIP code 65339 has an estimated population of 458 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65339 in?

ZIP code 65339 observes the CST timezone.