65068 ZIP Code — Prairie Home, MO

Cooper County, Missouri

ZIP code 65068 is located in Prairie Home, Missouri, within Cooper County. It covers approximately 49.02 square miles and serves a population of 859 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65068

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,000. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 34% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 65068 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

859

population

49.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65068 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prairie Home	Acceptable
Prairie Home	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65046 Jamestown (7.3 mi) 65287 Wooldridge (7.3 mi) 65233 Boonville (8.4 mi) 65025 Clarksburg (11.2 mi) 65237 Bunceton (11.4 mi) 65203 Columbia (12.7 mi) 65018 California (13.5 mi) 65279 Rocheport (14.5 mi) 65081 Tipton (15 mi) 65274 New Franklin (15.1 mi) 65023 Centertown (16.1 mi) 65218 Columbia (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	859
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	49.02 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.8100
Longitude	-92.6149
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	49.3%	47.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	34.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	16.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.6%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

859

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$60,000

Median household income

$29,346

Per capita income

$169,000

Median home value

$636

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

19.0%

Unemployment

305

Housing units

26.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	168	19.6%
18 and over	691	80.4%
65 and over	160	18.6%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.5%

Two or more races 12.1%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	727	76.5%
Two or more races	115	12.1%
Hispanic or Latino	91	9.6%
Black or African American	9	0.9%
Asian	4	0.4%
Other race	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	47.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	34.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	16.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.6%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 12.5%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	12.5%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 28.8%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,000
Median rent / month	$636
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	24.9%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.3%
Electricity	35.7%
Propane / LP gas	19.9%
Wood	18.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	15	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	31	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	93	27.7%
Households with children under 18	63	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	30.7%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	23.9%
Married	62.5%	47.2%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	15.4%
Divorced	7.8%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 13.3%

Associate's degree 14.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	5.3%
Elementary school	103	60.2%
High school	39	22.8%
College / grad school	20	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Retail trade 14.2%

Construction 11.6%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Professional & management 6.7%

Other services 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Public administration 3.0%

Information 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.5%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.6

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 20.4%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 80.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	44.6%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	31.1%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	11.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	843	98.1%
Spanish	31	3.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	3.2%
Other languages	4	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	853	99.3%
Born in same state	853	99.3%
Born in different state	620	72.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.7%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	90	10.5%
Italian	84	9.8%
French	68	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1%
Polish	6	0.7%
Dutch	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65068

What city is ZIP code 65068 in?

ZIP code 65068 is primarily assigned to Prairie Home, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65068 in?

ZIP code 65068 falls within Cooper County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65068 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 65068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65068?

18% of residents in ZIP code 65068 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65068?

The median home value in ZIP code 65068 is $169,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 65068?

ZIP code 65068 has an estimated population of 859 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65068 in?

ZIP code 65068 observes the CST timezone.