65732 ZIP Code — Preston, MO

Hickory County, Missouri

ZIP code 65732 is located in Preston, Missouri, within Hickory County. It covers approximately 57.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65732

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 $250,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $27,904. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 55% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 65732 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,240

population

57.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65732 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65732

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65732. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Preston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65634 Cross Timbers (5.6 mi) 65668 Hermitage (6.7 mi) 65767 Urbana (7.5 mi) 65724 Pittsburg (11.3 mi) 65786 Macks Creek (11.4 mi) 65779 Wheatland (12.3 mi) 65764 Tunas (13.5 mi) 65727 Polk (14.4 mi) 65326 Edwards (15.5 mi) 65685 Louisburg (15.7 mi) 65735 Quincy (16.8 mi) 65787 Roach (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,240
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	57.49 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	37.9409
Longitude	-93.1633
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	55.8%	74.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	16.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	8.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,240

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$27,904

Median household income

$17,903

Per capita income

$250,800

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

28.5%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

433

Housing units

19.9%

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	342	27.6%
18 and over	898	72.4%
65 and over	260	21.0%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,181	93%
Two or more races	31	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	30	2.4%
Other race	28	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	74.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	16.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	8.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 35.0%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	35.0%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$27,904

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 29.8%

$300k–$500k 26.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$250,800
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	26.5%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	22.4%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	37.3%
Propane / LP gas	32.8%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	11.5%
No fuel used	13.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	235	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	37	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	48	10.2%
Female householder, no spouse	149	31.8%
Households with children under 18	147	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	45.0%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.1%	21.6%
Married	49.0%	49.9%
Separated	0.9%	1.1%
Widowed	3.4%	17.1%
Divorced	4.6%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 31.3%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	8.6%
Kindergarten	12	4.3%
Elementary school	111	39.9%
High school	110	39.6%
College / grad school	21	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Construction 20.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.2%

Retail trade 11.8%

Finance & real estate 10.8%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Other services 2.1%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Professional & management 0.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	0.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	23.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 28.5%

Under 18 years 13.7%

18 and over 34.2%

Married-couple families 26.8%

Female-led households 46.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.6%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	21.6%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,115	89.9%
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)	1,240	100.0%
Born in same state	1,217	98.1%
Born in different state	960	77.4%
Foreign born	23	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	220	17.7%
Italian	124	10%
Arab	30	2.4%
Dutch	19	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.4%
German	2	0.2%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	80.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65732

What city is ZIP code 65732 in?

ZIP code 65732 is primarily assigned to Preston, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65732 in?

ZIP code 65732 falls within Hickory County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65732 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 65732 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65732?

29% of residents in ZIP code 65732 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 65732 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 65732 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65732 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 65732 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65732 in?

ZIP code 65732 observes the CST timezone.