65790 ZIP Code — Pottersville, MO

Howell County, Missouri

ZIP code 65790 is located in Pottersville, Missouri, within Howell County. It covers approximately 57.32 square miles and serves a population of 916 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65790

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,726. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 45% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65790 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

916

population

57.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65790 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65790

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65790. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pottersville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65626 Caulfield (7.5 mi) 65775 West Plains (9.6 mi) 65637 Dora (9.7 mi) 65609 Bakersfield (10.8 mi) 65784 Zanoni (13.9 mi) 65789 Pomona (14.9 mi) 65760 Tecumseh (15 mi) 72578 Sturkie (15.9 mi) 72538 Gepp (17.6 mi) 65666 Hardenville (18.7 mi) 72537 Gamaliel (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	916
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	57.32 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	36.6893
Longitude	-92.0569
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	67.4%	61.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	28.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	9.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

916

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$56,726

Median household income

$18,396

Per capita income

$85,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

357

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	314	34.3%
18 and over	602	65.7%
65 and over	157	17.1%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	857	90%
Two or more races	59	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	36	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.4%	61.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	28.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	9.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 23.0%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 3.5%

$50k–$75k 36.4%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	23.0%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	3.5%
$50k–$75k	36.4%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	4.1%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
Median income	$56,726

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.5%

$50k–$100k 32.9%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	25.7%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	1.2%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	19.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	24.5%
Propane / LP gas	45.2%
Wood	30.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	84	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	123	35.9%
Households with children under 18	110	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	142	41.4%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	27.2%
Married	55.8%	30.3%
Separated	0.0%	9.9%
Widowed	0.0%	14.6%
Divorced	26.5%	18.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	18.0%
Kindergarten	39	13.3%
Elementary school	72	24.5%
High school	88	29.9%
College / grad school	42	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.7%

Manufacturing 22.6%

Retail trade 21.2%

Other services 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	11.7%
Cash public assistance	9.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.5%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	46.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	26.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.1%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.9%
Public insurance	71.6%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	786	85.8%
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)	869	94.9%
Born in same state	869	94.9%
Born in different state	365	39.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	47	5.1%
Not a US citizen	36	76.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	128	14%
Polish	78	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	41	4.5%
French	17	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65790

What city is ZIP code 65790 in?

ZIP code 65790 is primarily assigned to Pottersville, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65790 in?

ZIP code 65790 falls within Howell County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65790 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 65790 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 65790 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 65790 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65790 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 65790 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65790?

The median home value in ZIP code 65790 is $85,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65790 in?

ZIP code 65790 observes the CST timezone.