65550 ZIP Code — Newburg, MO

Phelps County, Missouri

ZIP code 65550 is located in Newburg, Missouri, within Phelps County. It covers approximately 173.21 square miles and serves a population of 3,232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65550

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 $124,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $62,188. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 33 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.

Overall, ZIP code 65550 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,232

population

173.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65550 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65550

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65550. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newburg	Acceptable
Newburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65401 Rolla (5.3 mi) 65457 Devils Elbow (8.9 mi) 65409 Rolla (9.9 mi) 65459 Dixon (10.2 mi) 65462 Edgar Springs (11.1 mi) 65473 Fort Leonard Wood (16 mi) 65580 Vichy (17.6 mi) 65559 Saint James (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,232
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	173.21 sq mi
Water area	1.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.8723
Longitude	-91.9226
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.1%	53.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	28.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	14.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,232

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$62,188

Median household income

$27,789

Per capita income

$124,700

Median home value

$660

Median monthly rent

72.5%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,381

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

102

15–19

101

119

20–24

132

158

25–34

176

239

35–44

266

184

45–54

205

177

55–59

198

125

60–64

139

112

65–74

124

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	595	18.4%
18 and over	2,637	81.6%
65 and over	458	14.2%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.2%

Two or more races 10.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,763	79.2%
Two or more races	353	10.1%
Hispanic or Latino	255	7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	70	2%
Asian	35	1%
Other race	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.1%	53.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	28.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	14.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$62,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,700
Median rent / month	$660
Owner occupied	72.5%
Renter occupied	27.5%
Vacant	27.4%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	50.2%
Propane / LP gas	32.9%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	8.5%
Solar	2.9%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	674	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	189	15.1%
Male householder, no spouse	206	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	184	14.7%
Households with children under 18	419	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	338	27.0%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	24.3%
Married	52.8%	48.4%
Separated	1.9%	0.3%
Widowed	2.5%	6.7%
Divorced	18.2%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.5%
Kindergarten	25	3.9%
Elementary school	218	34.2%
High school	193	30.3%
College / grad school	198	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Retail trade 7.9%

Construction 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Other services 6.1%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Professional & management 4.3%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 16.7%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 41.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,103	96.0%
Spanish	11	0.4%
Other Indo-European	11	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,230	99.9%
Born in same state	3,189	98.7%
Born in different state	2,263	70.0%
Foreign born	41	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	483	14.9%
Italian	307	9.5%
French	186	5.8%
Polish	33	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	0.9%
Irish	9	0.3%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65550

What city is ZIP code 65550 in?

ZIP code 65550 is primarily assigned to Newburg, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65550 in?

ZIP code 65550 falls within Phelps County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65550 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 65550 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65550?

19% of residents in ZIP code 65550 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65550?

The median home value in ZIP code 65550 is $124,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 65550?

ZIP code 65550 has an estimated population of 3,232 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65550 in?

ZIP code 65550 observes the CST timezone.