65548 ZIP Code — Mountain View, MO

Howell County, Missouri

ZIP code 65548 is located in Mountain View, Missouri, within Howell County. It covers approximately 187.41 square miles and serves a population of 6,577 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65548

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $49,411. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 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. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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. 16% 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 65548 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,577

population

187.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65548 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65548

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mountain View	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65793 Willow Springs (7.8 mi) 65789 Pomona (10.5 mi) 65788 Peace Valley (11.2 mi) 65571 Summersville (12.7 mi) 65438 Birch Tree (15 mi) 65464 Elk Creek (16.9 mi) 65775 West Plains (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,577
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	187.41 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	36.9743
Longitude	-91.7697
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	59.4%	61.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	28.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	9.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,577

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$49,411

Median household income

$21,492

Per capita income

$123,800

Median home value

$514

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

2,102

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

161

Under 5

178

230

5–9

254

251

10–14

277

195

15–19

214

196

20–24

216

203

25–34

224

560

35–44

616

418

45–54

460

179

55–59

198

108

60–64

119

319

65–74

351

227

75–84

250

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,747	26.6%
18 and over	4,830	73.4%
65 and over	1,320	20.1%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,263	93%
Two or more races	213	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	157	2.3%
Black or African American	47	0.7%
Other race	39	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	61.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	28.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	9.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 12.9%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 24.3%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	12.9%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	24.3%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$49,411

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,800
Median rent / month	$514
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	35.5%
Propane / LP gas	37.4%
Wood	23.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,407	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	144	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	319	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	467	20.0%
Households with children under 18	812	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	882	37.7%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	17.9%
Married	56.8%	58.2%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	4.5%	11.2%
Divorced	10.3%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	168	9.6%
Kindergarten	39	2.2%
Elementary school	722	41.1%
High school	614	35.0%
College / grad school	213	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Construction 7.4%

Public administration 7.0%

Retail trade 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 5.7%

Professional & management 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 20.5%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 53.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	25.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	576	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.0%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,238	94.8%
Spanish	6	0.1%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,568	99.9%
Born in same state	6,554	99.7%
Born in different state	3,363	51.1%
Foreign born	14	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.1%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,189	18.1%
Arab	831	12.6%
Italian	747	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	0.6%
German	5	0.1%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65548

What city is ZIP code 65548 in?

ZIP code 65548 is primarily assigned to Mountain View, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65548 in?

ZIP code 65548 falls within Howell County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65548?

20% of residents in ZIP code 65548 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65548 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 65548 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65548 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 65548 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65548?

The median home value in ZIP code 65548 is $123,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 65548 in?

ZIP code 65548 observes the CST timezone.