65733 ZIP Code — Protem, MO

Taney County, Missouri

ZIP code 65733 is located in Protem, Missouri, within Taney County. It covers approximately 65.02 square miles and serves a population of 859 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65733

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,208. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 65733 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

859

population

65.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65733 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65733

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Protem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65761 Theodosia (7.1 mi) 72668 Peel (7.5 mi) 65627 Cedarcreek (10.1 mi) 65680 Kissee Mills (11.3 mi) 72644 Lead Hill (12.5 mi) 65614 Bradleyville (12.6 mi) 65676 Isabella (12.8 mi) 65679 Kirbyville (14.5 mi) 72661 Oakland (15 mi) 65729 Pontiac (15.6 mi) 65762 Thornfield (15.8 mi) 72619 Bull Shoals (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	859
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	213

Geography
Land area	65.02 sq mi
Water area	7.97 sq mi
Latitude	36.5474
Longitude	-92.8361
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	65.7%	51.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	33.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

859

Population

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$50,208

Median household income

$17,008

Per capita income

$77,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

489

Housing units

9.4%

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	165	19.2%
18 and over	694	80.8%
65 and over	212	24.7%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	843	97.7%
Two or more races	12	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.5%
Asian	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.7%	51.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	33.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 22.8%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 26.6%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	22.8%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	26.6%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$50,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 38.9%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	54.0%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	24.9%
1960–1969	27.8%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	48.5%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	7.6%
2 vehicles	51.1%
3 or more	41.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	47.3%
Propane / LP gas	46.0%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	8	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	74	31.2%
Female householder, no spouse	19	8.0%
Households with children under 18	72	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	51.5%
Average household size	3.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	18.3%
Married	39.9%	65.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.6%
Widowed	1.8%	7.5%
Divorced	21.6%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 52.0%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	49.3%
High school	32	47.8%
College / grad school	2	3.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 35.0%

Information 25.9%

Professional & management 8.2%

Education & healthcare 8.2%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Construction 4.4%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	36.8%
Sales & office	29.4%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.6%
Government	4.1%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.8%
Carpool	39.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 31.5%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 14.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.6%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	46.3%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	11.7%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	37.9%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.2%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	759	88.4%
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)	857	99.8%
Born in same state	853	99.3%
Born in different state	379	44.1%
Foreign born	4	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	74	8.6%
French	48	5.6%
Italian	30	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	0.5%
Polish	3	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.6%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65733

What city is ZIP code 65733 in?

ZIP code 65733 is primarily assigned to Protem, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65733 in?

ZIP code 65733 falls within Taney County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65733 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 65733 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65733?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 65733 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 65733 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65733?

21% of residents in ZIP code 65733 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 65733 in?

ZIP code 65733 observes the CST timezone.