65720 ZIP Code — Oldfield, MO

Christian County, Missouri

ZIP code 65720 is located in Oldfield, Missouri, within Christian County. It covers approximately 30.01 square miles and serves a population of 725 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65720

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 $200,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($41,683) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65720 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

725

population

30.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65720 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65720

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oldfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65629 Chadwick (2.7 mi) 65753 Sparta (7 mi) 65620 Bruner (7.9 mi) 65759 Taneyville (11.5 mi) 65614 Bradleyville (12.9 mi) 65653 Forsyth (14 mi) 65652 Fordland (14.2 mi) 65721 Ozark (14.4 mi) 65608 Ava (16.6 mi) 65740 Rockaway Beach (16.8 mi) 65669 Highlandville (17.2 mi) 65680 Kissee Mills (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	725
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	30.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.8997
Longitude	-92.9638
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	68.5%	38.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	15.1%	36.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	20.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

725

Population

People per sq mi

31.8

Median age

$41,683

Median household income

$22,301

Per capita income

$200,000

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

89.1%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

223

Housing units

12.2%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	299	41.2%
18 and over	426	58.8%
65 and over	102	14.1%
Median age	31.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	719	98.8%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.4%
Two or more races	3	0.4%
Other race	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.5%	38.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	15.1%	36.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	20.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 15.0%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 35.2%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.0%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	35.2%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	1.2%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$41,683

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 26.4%

$200k–$300k 33.2%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$200,000
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	89.1%
Renter occupied	10.9%
Vacant	1.2%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	28.8%
1990–1999	28.4%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	44.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	31.6%
Propane / LP gas	38.1%
Wood	26.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	189	76.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	12	4.9%
Female householder, no spouse	46	18.6%
Households with children under 18	122	49.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	29.1%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.1%	8.3%
Married	89.0%	81.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	2.9%
Divorced	0.0%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 37.5%

Associate's degree 0.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	7.8%
Kindergarten	22	9.0%
Elementary school	170	69.7%
High school	28	11.5%
College / grad school	5	2.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.3%

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Retail trade 16.3%

Construction 7.7%

Professional & management 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Public administration 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.0%
Service	2.3%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	30.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 15.8%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	14.2%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	56.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	651	89.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	725	100.0%
Born in same state	699	96.4%
Born in different state	598	82.5%
Foreign born	26	3.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	62	8.6%
Arab	62	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	7.3%
English	24	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	99.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65720

What city is ZIP code 65720 in?

ZIP code 65720 is primarily assigned to Oldfield, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65720 in?

ZIP code 65720 falls within Christian County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65720 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 65720 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 65720 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 65720 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65720?

12% 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 median household income in ZIP code 65720?

The median household income in ZIP code 65720 is $41,683, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65720 in?

ZIP code 65720 observes the CST timezone.