65712 ZIP Code — Mount Vernon, MO

Lawrence County, Missouri

ZIP code 65712 is located in Mount Vernon, Missouri, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 120.37 square miles and serves a population of 9,381 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65712

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 $183,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $60,270. 34% 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. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

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

Overall, ZIP code 65712 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,381

population

120.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65712 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65712

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65712. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Vernon	Acceptable
Mount Vernon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65707 Miller (9.5 mi) 65756 Stotts City (10.4 mi) 65705 Marionville (11.9 mi) 65769 Verona (13.2 mi) 65612 Bois D Arc (13.7 mi) 64848 La Russell (13.9 mi) 65738 Republic (14.1 mi) 65610 Billings (14.9 mi) 65605 Aurora (15.4 mi) 65708 Monett (15.7 mi) 65646 Everton (15.9 mi) 65604 Ash Grove (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,381
Population density	78 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	120.37 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	37.0984
Longitude	-93.7704
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	56.3%	54.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	29.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	13.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

9,381

Population

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$60,270

Median household income

$27,266

Per capita income

$183,400

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

2,822

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

338

Under 5

329

457

5–9

446

296

10–14

288

231

15–19

226

185

20–24

181

806

25–34

785

536

35–44

523

537

45–54

523

204

55–59

198

187

60–64

182

541

65–74

527

256

75–84

250

177

85+

172

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,431	25.9%
18 and over	6,950	74.1%
65 and over	1,923	20.5%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	8,803	91.8%
Two or more races	444	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	207	2.2%
Black or African American	69	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	41	0.4%
Other race	24	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	54.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	29.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	13.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$60,270

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,400
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	85.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.5%
Electricity	37.0%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Wood	5.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,851	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	277	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	459	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	793	23.5%
Households with children under 18	1,148	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,191	35.2%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	17.3%
Married	52.2%	53.4%
Separated	1.9%	2.9%
Widowed	7.5%	11.9%
Divorced	9.5%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	137	6.6%
Kindergarten	63	3.0%
Elementary school	1,340	64.8%
High school	355	17.2%
College / grad school	172	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Retail trade 16.1%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Construction 8.5%

Professional & management 8.1%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 2.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	825	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	13.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,714	92.9%
Spanish	15	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,175	97.8%
Born in same state	9,054	96.5%
Born in different state	6,431	68.6%
Foreign born	121	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	206	2.2%
Not a US citizen	193	93.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,410	15%
French	785	8.4%
Arab	691	7.4%
English	167	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	79	0.8%
Polish	27	0.3%
Irish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65712

What city is ZIP code 65712 in?

ZIP code 65712 is primarily assigned to Mount Vernon, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65712 in?

ZIP code 65712 falls within Lawrence County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65712 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 65712 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65712?

The median home value in ZIP code 65712 is $183,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 65712?

ZIP code 65712 has an estimated population of 9,381 residents, with a density of 78 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65712?

The median household income in ZIP code 65712 is $60,270, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65712 in?

ZIP code 65712 observes the CST timezone.