65788 ZIP Code — Peace Valley, MO

Howell County, Missouri

ZIP code 65788 is located in Peace Valley, Missouri, within Howell County. It covers approximately 26.42 square miles and serves a population of 319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65788

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,567. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 65788 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

319

population

26.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65788 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65788

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65788. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Peace Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65789 Pomona (10.9 mi) 65548 Mountain View (11.2 mi) 65775 West Plains (12.4 mi) 65438 Birch Tree (13.4 mi) 65793 Willow Springs (16.1 mi) 65692 Koshkonong (16.2 mi) 65606 Alton (17.7 mi) 65791 Thayer (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	319
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	26.42 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.8200
Longitude	-91.7069
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	56.8%	61.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	28.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	9.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

319

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$43,567

Median household income

$19,905

Per capita income

$84,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.2%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

27.1%

Unemployment

141

Housing units

10.9%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	100	31.3%
18 and over	219	68.7%
65 and over	39	12.2%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Two or more races 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	316	99.1%
Two or more races	2	0.6%
Asian	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	61.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	28.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	9.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 19.1%

$35k–$50k 32.8%

$50k–$75k 3.1%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	19.1%
$35k–$50k	32.8%
$50k–$75k	3.1%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$43,567

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 54.0%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.2%
Renter occupied	3.8%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	39.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	60.3%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.4%
2000–2009	26.0%
1990–1999	39.7%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	4.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	62.3%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	15.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	45.8%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	13.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	67.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Wood	19.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	47	35.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	69	52.7%
Households with children under 18	89	67.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	24.4%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	42.0%
Married	66.3%	22.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.9%
Divorced	17.4%	31.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 38.0%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	19.1%
High school	71	79.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 36.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.0%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Professional & management 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Construction 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.9%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	36.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	97.5%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.6%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	22.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	66.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.9%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	31.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	305	95.6%
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)	319	100.0%
Born in same state	318	99.7%
Born in different state	117	36.7%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	7.2%
French	11	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	1.3%
Polish	4	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65788

What city is ZIP code 65788 in?

ZIP code 65788 is primarily assigned to Peace Valley, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65788 in?

ZIP code 65788 falls within Howell County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65788 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 65788 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is ZIP code 65788 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 65788 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65788?

11% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 65788?

The median home value in ZIP code 65788 is $84,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 65788 in?

ZIP code 65788 observes the CST timezone.