65276 ZIP Code — Pilot Grove, MO

Cooper County, Missouri

ZIP code 65276 is located in Pilot Grove, Missouri, within Cooper County. It covers approximately 98.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,794 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65276

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,313. 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65276 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,794

population

98.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65276 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65276

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65276. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pilot Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65237 Bunceton (8.6 mi) 65322 Blackwater (9.2 mi) 65348 Otterville (9.7 mi) 65233 Boonville (12.8 mi) 65334 Hughesville (14.7 mi) 65354 Syracuse (14.8 mi) 65250 Franklin (15 mi) 65350 Smithton (16.2 mi) 65329 Florence (16.9 mi) 65081 Tipton (17.1 mi) 65068 Prairie Home (18.1 mi) 65301 Sedalia (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,794
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	98.55 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	38.8484
Longitude	-92.9472
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	47.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	34.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	16.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,794

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$70,313

Median household income

$30,365

Per capita income

$157,000

Median home value

$708

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

661

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

119

45–54

136

55–59

60–64

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	403	22.5%
18 and over	1,391	77.5%
65 and over	378	21.1%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,770	98.6%
Two or more races	23	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	47.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	34.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	16.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$70,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 11.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,000
Median rent / month	$708
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	23.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.3%
Electricity	30.4%
Propane / LP gas	23.4%
Wood	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	355	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	64	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	112	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	160	23.2%
Households with children under 18	198	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	247	35.7%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	23.7%
Married	53.1%	46.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	3.2%	17.8%
Divorced	12.9%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	5.7%
Kindergarten	14	3.6%
Elementary school	223	57.8%
High school	76	19.7%
College / grad school	51	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Construction 11.6%

Retail trade 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Other services 8.3%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Public administration 5.7%

Professional & management 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	13.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,716	95.7%
Spanish	1	0.1%
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)	1,792	99.9%
Born in same state	1,772	98.8%
Born in different state	1,482	82.6%
Foreign born	20	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	181	10.1%
Arab	141	7.9%
French	117	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	1.2%
Irish	4	0.2%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65276

What city is ZIP code 65276 in?

ZIP code 65276 is primarily assigned to Pilot Grove, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65276 in?

ZIP code 65276 falls within Cooper County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65276 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 65276 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65276?

The median home value in ZIP code 65276 is $157,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 65276?

ZIP code 65276 has an estimated population of 1,794 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65276?

The median household income in ZIP code 65276 is $70,313, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65276 in?

ZIP code 65276 observes the CST timezone.