65723 ZIP Code — Pierce City, MO

Lawrence County, Missouri

ZIP code 65723 is located in Pierce City, Missouri, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 90.15 square miles and serves a population of 3,061 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65723

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 $140,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $48,061. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 65723 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,061

population

90.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65723 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65723

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65723. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pierce City	Acceptable
Pierce City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64866 Stark City (4.7 mi) 65708 Monett (8.3 mi) 64844 Granby (8.5 mi) 64842 Fairview (9.5 mi) 65734 Purdy (13.7 mi) 64840 Diamond (13.8 mi) 65756 Stotts City (14.8 mi) 64862 Sarcoxie (14.9 mi) 64861 Rocky Comfort (15.5 mi) 65769 Verona (16 mi) 64867 Stella (16.4 mi) 64859 Reeds (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,061
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	90.15 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	36.9274
Longitude	-94.0967
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	60.8%	54.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	29.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	13.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,061

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$48,061

Median household income

$26,128

Per capita income

$140,300

Median home value

$837

Median monthly rent

72.5%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

965

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

130

5–9

134

173

10–14

178

15–19

20–24

209

25–34

216

267

35–44

276

168

45–54

174

55–59

60–64

126

65–74

130

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	875	28.6%
18 and over	2,186	71.4%
65 and over	412	13.5%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.2%

Two or more races 12.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Asian 4.3%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,436	75.2%
Two or more races	395	12.2%
Hispanic or Latino	179	5.5%
Asian	140	4.3%
Other race	62	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.8%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	54.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	29.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	13.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 25.4%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	25.4%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$48,061

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 21.4%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,300
Median rent / month	$837
Owner occupied	72.5%
Renter occupied	27.5%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	18.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	18.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.0%
Electricity	28.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.7%
Wood	8.5%
Solar	1.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	573	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	80	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	188	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	275	24.6%
Households with children under 18	418	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	266	23.8%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	13.2%
Married	53.6%	61.3%
Separated	1.2%	2.4%
Widowed	3.5%	8.6%
Divorced	9.8%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	2.1%
Kindergarten	18	2.4%
Elementary school	553	73.4%
High school	95	12.6%
College / grad school	71	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.8%

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Retail trade 8.0%

Construction 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Professional & management 2.5%

Other services 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	27.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 40.2%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.7%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	22.0%
Uninsured under 19	17.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,870	93.8%
Spanish	195	6.8%
Other Indo-European	50	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	145	5.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,877	94.0%
Born in same state	2,805	91.6%
Born in different state	1,789	58.4%
Foreign born	72	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	184	6.0%
Not a US citizen	139	75.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	495	16.2%
French	340	11.1%
Arab	204	6.7%
Polish	57	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	56	1.8%
English	25	0.8%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65723

What city is ZIP code 65723 in?

ZIP code 65723 is primarily assigned to Pierce City, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65723 in?

ZIP code 65723 falls within Lawrence County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65723?

21% of residents in ZIP code 65723 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65723?

The median home value in ZIP code 65723 is $140,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 65723?

ZIP code 65723 has an estimated population of 3,061 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65723?

The median household income in ZIP code 65723 is $48,061, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65723 in?

ZIP code 65723 observes the CST timezone.