65789 ZIP Code — Pomona, MO

Howell County, Missouri

ZIP code 65789 is located in Pomona, Missouri, within Howell County. It covers approximately 72.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,723 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65789

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 $125,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,500. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 23 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 65789 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,723
population
72.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65789 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65789

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City Status
Pomona Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
65793 Willow Springs (8.7 mi) 65775 West Plains (10.4 mi) 65548 Mountain View (10.5 mi) 65788 Peace Valley (10.9 mi) 65790 Pottersville (14.9 mi) 65637 Dora (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,723
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 091
Geography
Land area 72.71 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 36.8622
Longitude -91.8971
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 61.5% 61.5% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 28.1% 28.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 7.7% 9.0% 19.5%
Over $200k 2.8% 1.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,723
Population
24
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$53,500
Median household income
$23,691
Per capita income
$125,000
Median home value
$626
Median monthly rent
77.9%
Home ownership
25.7%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
481
Housing units
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
126
Under 5
79
166
5–9
104
28
10–14
17
22
15–19
14
39
20–24
24
82
25–34
52
149
35–44
94
127
45–54
79
50
55–59
32
86
60–64
54
103
65–74
64
47
75–84
30
34
85+
21
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1852030.2%
18 and over1,20369.8%
65 and over29917.4%
Median age38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Two or more races 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2%
GroupCount%
White1,57289.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native764.3%
Two or more races754.3%
Hispanic or Latino352%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 61.5% 61.5% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 28.1% 28.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 7.7% 9.0% 19.5%
Over $200k 2.8% 1.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.8%
$10k–$15k 13.7%
$15k–$25k 10.5%
$25k–$35k 6.8%
$35k–$50k 12.5%
$50k–$75k 23.2%
$75k–$100k 14.6%
$100k–$150k 5.7%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k+ 6.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.8%
$10k–$15k13.7%
$15k–$25k10.5%
$25k–$35k6.8%
$35k–$50k12.5%
$50k–$75k23.2%
$75k–$100k14.6%
$100k–$150k5.7%
$150k–$200k2.7%
$200k+6.5%
Median income$53,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%
$50k–$100k 21.5%
$100k–$150k 22.2%
$150k–$200k 20.2%
$200k–$300k 7.3%
$300k–$500k 11.2%
$500k–$1M 7.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$125,000
Median rent / month$626
Owner occupied77.9%
Renter occupied22.1%
Vacant11.9%
Single-family detached65.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes34.3%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)3.23

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.4%
2000–200914.7%
1990–199932.3%
1980–198911.7%
1970–197916.8%
1960–19698.4%
1950–19591.7%
1940–19491.3%
1939 or earlier6.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms13.9%
3 bedrooms67.8%
4 bedrooms9.5%
5+ bedrooms5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.0%
1 vehicle18.4%
2 vehicles47.5%
3 or more26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas9.3%
Electricity25.3%
Propane / LP gas46.0%
Wood15.2%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30658.2%
Cohabiting couple468.7%
Male householder, no spouse11822.4%
Female householder, no spouse5610.6%
Households with children under 1818535.2%
Households with seniors (65+)20739.4%
Average household size3.28

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.3%7.5%
Married45.8%67.1%
Separated0.0%1.9%
Widowed10.0%14.5%
Divorced18.9%9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%
Some HS, no diploma 6.3%
HS graduate 42.4%
Some college, no degree 26.5%
Associate's degree 5.4%
Bachelor's degree 8.7%
Graduate / professional 7.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.7%
Bachelor's or higher16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5514.7%
Kindergarten112.9%
Elementary school24966.8%
High school82.1%
College / grad school5013.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.6%
Retail trade 18.6%
Manufacturing 17.4%
Construction 9.4%
Other services 5.0%
Public administration 4.1%
Wholesale trade 3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%
Transportation & utilities 2.5%
Agriculture & mining 2.1%
Professional & management 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.2%
Service9.4%
Sales & office18.3%
Natural resources & construction20.2%
Production & transportation23.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.1%
Government9.9%
Self-employed2.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.3%
Carpool11.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home6.0%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)23.0

Poverty

All people 25.7%
Under 18 years 44.7%
18 and over 17.7%
Married-couple families 3.3%
Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.4%
Retirement income34.0%
Supplemental Security9.5%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP16.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.9%
High blood pressure35.0%
High cholesterol34.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis30.0%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease11.2%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.1%
Binge drinking15.6%
No physical activity28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.1%
Depression26.9%
Fair or poor health20.7%
Poor mental health17.5%
Poor physical health14.7%
No health insurance17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist51.3%
Cholesterol screening86.9%
Teeth loss22.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans12810.6%
Disability%
Any disability22.9%
Under 183.3%
18–64 years27.9%
65 and over42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance43.7%
Public insurance56.9%
No insurance12.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,51888.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,71499.5%
Born in same state1,71499.5%
Born in different state94755.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen90.5%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French27916.2%
Italian25014.5%
Polish663.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab472.7%
Dutch150.9%
English100.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access30.5%
Internet access88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65789

What city is ZIP code 65789 in?

ZIP code 65789 is primarily assigned to Pomona, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65789 in?

ZIP code 65789 falls within Howell County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65789 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 65789 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65789?

26% of residents in ZIP code 65789 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65789 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 65789 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65789 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 65789 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65789 in?

ZIP code 65789 observes the CST timezone.

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