65724 ZIP Code — Pittsburg, MO

Hickory County, Missouri

ZIP code 65724 is located in Pittsburg, Missouri, within Hickory County. It covers approximately 23.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,467 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65724

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,923. 79% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 65724 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,467

population

23.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65724 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65724

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65724. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pittsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65668 Hermitage (4.9 mi) 65727 Polk (6.5 mi) 65779 Wheatland (6.9 mi) 65650 Flemington (8.2 mi) 65774 Weaubleau (10 mi) 65732 Preston (11.3 mi) 65767 Urbana (11.8 mi) 65735 Quincy (12.5 mi) 65674 Humansville (13 mi) 65634 Cross Timbers (13.5 mi) 65685 Louisburg (13.9 mi) 65613 Bolivar (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,467
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	23.07 sq mi
Water area	5.28 sq mi
Latitude	37.8487
Longitude	-93.3351
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	77.4%	74.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	16.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	1.0%	8.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,467

Population

People per sq mi

66.1

Median age

$34,923

Median household income

$23,499

Per capita income

$105,700

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,351

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

214

65–74

207

128

75–84

124

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	78	5.3%
18 and over	1,389	94.7%
65 and over	790	53.9%
Median age	66.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Asian 1.2%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,441	98.2%
Asian	17	1.2%
Two or more races	9	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.4%	74.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	16.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	1.0%	8.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 23.0%

$25k–$35k 18.9%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	23.0%
$25k–$35k	18.9%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
Median income	$34,923

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.9%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,700
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	52.2%
Single-family detached	62.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	36.3%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.1%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	46.9%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	12.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	39.5%
Propane / LP gas	31.1%
Fuel oil	13.1%
Wood	16.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	363	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	168	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	121	17.8%
Households with children under 18	38	5.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	504	74.3%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.9%	5.8%
Married	64.7%	71.5%
Separated	1.3%	1.5%
Widowed	9.5%	8.6%
Divorced	11.7%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 52.5%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	42	33.3%
High school	14	11.1%
College / grad school	70	55.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.1%

Transportation & utilities 19.6%

Finance & real estate 17.6%

Education & healthcare 13.0%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Construction 10.7%

Other services 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.3%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	45.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	19.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.1%
Carpool	24.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.5

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	79.2%
Retirement income	39.8%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	43.9%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	12.6%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	41.6%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	14.7%
Cancer	10.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	266	19.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	32.6%
65 and over	47.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	71.9%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,460	99.5%
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)	1,436	97.9%
Born in same state	1,436	97.9%
Born in different state	881	60.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	31	2.1%
Not a US citizen	31	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	327	22.3%
Italian	243	16.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	167	11.4%
English	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	77.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65724

What city is ZIP code 65724 in?

ZIP code 65724 is primarily assigned to Pittsburg, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65724 in?

ZIP code 65724 falls within Hickory County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65724 have an older population?

54% of residents in ZIP code 65724 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 65724 have a large retiree population?

79% of households in ZIP code 65724 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 65724 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 65724 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65724?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 65724 in?

ZIP code 65724 observes the CST timezone.