65721 ZIP Code — Ozark, MO
Christian County, Missouri
ZIP code 65721 is located in Ozark, Missouri, within Christian County. It covers approximately 95.89 square miles and serves a population of 33,581 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.
About ZIP code 65721
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 $232,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $72,055.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
33,581
population
95.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65721 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65721
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ozark | Acceptable |
| Ozark | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
65669 Highlandville (5.2 mi)
65714 Nixa (7 mi)
65754 Spokane (8.6 mi)
65753 Sparta (9.2 mi)
65728 Ponce De Leon (9.8 mi)
65810 Springfield (11.9 mi)
65631 Clever (12.6 mi)
65804 Springfield (12.7 mi)
65629 Chadwick (13 mi)
65809 Springfield (13.1 mi)
65742 Rogersville (13.8 mi)
65619 Brookline (14.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,581 |
| Population density | 350 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 043 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 95.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.9691 |
| Longitude | -93.2097 |
| 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 | 37.6% | 38.2% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 36.5% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 20.9% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
33,581
Population
350
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$72,055
Median household income
$36,344
Per capita income
$232,600
Median home value
$951
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
10,039
Housing units
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
938
Under 5
1,021
1,073
5–9
1,168
1,407
10–14
1,532
1,172
15–19
1,276
966
20–24
1,052
2,010
25–34
2,189
2,193
35–44
2,389
2,032
45–54
2,213
867
55–59
944
1,035
60–64
1,127
1,509
65–74
1,643
633
75–84
690
240
85+
262
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,787 | 26.2% |
| 18 and over | 24,794 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,977 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Black or African American
1%
Other race
0.9%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,274 | 90.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,413 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,121 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 355 | 1% |
| Other race | 329 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 118 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.6% | 38.2% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 36.5% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 20.9% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $72,055 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
8.9%
$150k–$200k
20.9%
$200k–$300k
31.6%
$300k–$500k
23.7%
$500k–$1M
6.6%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,600 |
| Median rent / month | $951 |
| Owner occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter occupied | 24.8% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 77.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 30.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% |
| 3 or more | 27.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.6% |
| Electricity | 41.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.7% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,953 | 55.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 621 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,875 | 15.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,043 | 24.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,050 | 40.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,466 | 27.7% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.7% | 20.1% |
| Married | 57.3% | 55.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
26.2%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.4%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 630 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 383 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,336 | 49.7% |
| High school | 1,916 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,464 | 16.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Retail trade
13.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Professional & management
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Construction
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Other services
6.6%
Manufacturing
4.3%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.9% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.6% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.0%
Under 18 years
14.5%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
18.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.3% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,922 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.4% |
| Public insurance | 29.7% |
| No insurance | 10.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,622 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 307 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 130 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 127 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,724 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 32,510 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 19,882 | 59.2% |
| Foreign born | 214 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 857 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 604 | 70.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,557 | 16.5% |
| Italian | 4,433 | 13.2% |
| Arab | 2,966 | 8.8% |
| Polish | 840 | 2.5% |
| English | 523 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 128 | 0.4% |
| German | 94 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 43 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 29 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65721
What city is ZIP code 65721 in?
ZIP code 65721 is primarily assigned to Ozark, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65721 in?
ZIP code 65721 falls within Christian County, Missouri.
What is the population of ZIP code 65721?
ZIP code 65721 has an estimated population of 33,581 residents, with a density of 350 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65721?
The median home value in ZIP code 65721 is $232,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 65721?
The median household income in ZIP code 65721 is $72,055, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 65721 in?
ZIP code 65721 observes the CST timezone.