65717 ZIP Code — Norwood, MO

Wright County, Missouri

ZIP code 65717 is located in Norwood, Missouri, within Wright County. It covers approximately 129.23 square miles and serves a population of 2,823 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65717

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($51,726) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% 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 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% 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 65717 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,823

population

129.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65717 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65717

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65717. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65702 Macomb (4.5 mi) 65704 Mansfield (11.7 mi) 65711 Mountain Grove (16.3 mi) 65608 Ava (18.7 mi) 65667 Hartville (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,823
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	229

Geography
Land area	129.23 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.0595
Longitude	-92.4143
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	54.4%	63.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	26.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	9.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	1.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,823

Population

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$51,726

Median household income

$30,442

Per capita income

$147,400

Median home value

$550

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

862

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

119

5–9

124

149

10–14

156

104

15–19

110

20–24

100

141

25–34

147

163

35–44

171

125

45–54

132

104

55–59

108

60–64

101

113

65–74

119

75–84

102

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	834	29.5%
18 and over	1,989	70.5%
65 and over	465	16.5%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,670	93.7%
Two or more races	110	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	28	1%
Black or African American	22	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.7%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	63.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	26.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	9.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	1.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 21.6%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	21.6%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$51,726

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,400
Median rent / month	$550
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	77.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	24.5%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	15.6%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.7%
Electricity	35.2%
Propane / LP gas	32.2%
Wood	24.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	588	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	45	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	92	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	156	17.7%
Households with children under 18	299	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	283	32.1%
Average household size	3.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	23.6%
Married	61.3%	57.7%
Separated	1.4%	5.8%
Widowed	1.8%	7.4%
Divorced	11.1%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	4.3%
Kindergarten	21	2.5%
Elementary school	463	55.6%
High school	203	24.4%
College / grad school	110	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Construction 17.6%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Retail trade 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Other services 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Public administration 1.3%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	16.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 53.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	236	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.1%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	22.3%
Uninsured under 19	17.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,711	96.0%
Spanish	29	1.1%
Other Indo-European	11	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.6%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,789	98.8%
Born in same state	2,778	98.4%
Born in different state	1,813	64.2%
Foreign born	11	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.2%
Not a US citizen	22	64.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	355	12.6%
Italian	227	8%
French	202	7.2%
Polish	33	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.3%
Dutch	4	0.1%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65717

What city is ZIP code 65717 in?

ZIP code 65717 is primarily assigned to Norwood, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65717 in?

ZIP code 65717 falls within Wright County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65717?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65717?

16% of residents in ZIP code 65717 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65717 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 65717 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 65717 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 65717 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 65717 in?

ZIP code 65717 observes the CST timezone.