65552 ZIP Code — Plato, MO

Texas County, Missouri

ZIP code 65552 is located in Plato, Missouri, within Texas County. It covers approximately 143.66 square miles and serves a population of 2,373 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65552

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 $167,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,733) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65552 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,373

population

143.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65552 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65552

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65552. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plato	Acceptable
Plato	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65557 Roby (3.6 mi) 65570 Success (6.5 mi) 65444 Bucyrus (10 mi) 65660 Graff (12.4 mi) 65470 Falcon (12.8 mi) 65484 Huggins (12.9 mi) 65542 Licking (13.3 mi) 65534 Laquey (14.4 mi) 65473 Fort Leonard Wood (14.6 mi) 65483 Houston (16 mi) 65711 Mountain Grove (16.6 mi) 65583 Waynesville (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,373
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	215

Geography
Land area	143.66 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	37.4915
Longitude	-92.1632
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	38.8%	62.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	23.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	12.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,373

Population

People per sq mi

32.8

Median age

$61,733

Median household income

$29,552

Per capita income

$167,300

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

786

Housing units

24.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

144

Under 5

129

116

5–9

105

10–14

15–19

126

20–24

114

145

25–34

131

158

35–44

143

166

45–54

150

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	637	26.8%
18 and over	1,736	73.2%
65 and over	272	11.5%
Median age	32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Two or more races 7.7%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,171	91.5%
Two or more races	183	7.7%
Black or African American	19	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	62.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	23.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	12.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 34.4%

$75k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	34.4%
$75k–$100k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$61,733

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 37.7%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,300
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	29.5%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	8.0%
3 bedrooms	68.8%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	52.3%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	64.5%
Propane / LP gas	19.7%
Wood	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	464	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	110	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	179	23.2%
Households with children under 18	381	49.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	194	25.2%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	29.3%
Married	51.6%	55.9%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	0.7%	5.3%
Divorced	10.9%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	7.4%
Kindergarten	80	14.0%
Elementary school	190	33.3%
High school	104	18.2%
College / grad school	154	27.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Manufacturing 18.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.0%

Public administration 15.6%

Retail trade 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Construction 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Other services 0.7%

Professional & management 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.9%
Service	40.8%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.5%
Government	41.0%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 24.9%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	35.1%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.3%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	334	20.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	11.8%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	11.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,100	88.5%
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)	2,373	100.0%
Born in same state	2,101	88.5%
Born in different state	834	35.1%
Foreign born	272	11.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	379	16%
Dutch	170	7.2%
French	115	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	88	3.7%
Irish	23	1%
Polish	13	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.5%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65552

What city is ZIP code 65552 in?

ZIP code 65552 is primarily assigned to Plato, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65552 in?

ZIP code 65552 falls within Texas County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65552 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 65552 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65552?

21% of residents in ZIP code 65552 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65552 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 65552 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 65552 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 65552 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 65552 in?

ZIP code 65552 observes the CST timezone.