65556 ZIP Code — Richland, MO

Pulaski County, Missouri

ZIP code 65556 is located in Richland, Missouri, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 222.98 square miles and serves a population of 5,100 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65556

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,715. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 65556 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,100

population

222.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richland	Acceptable
Richland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65567 Stoutland (6.9 mi) 65583 Waynesville (9.1 mi) 65452 Crocker (9.9 mi) 65534 Laquey (11.8 mi) 65591 Montreal (12.9 mi) 65536 Lebanon (16.3 mi) 65473 Fort Leonard Wood (17.1 mi) 65457 Devils Elbow (17.7 mi) 65470 Falcon (18.7 mi) 65463 Eldridge (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,100
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	222.98 sq mi
Water area	1.53 sq mi
Latitude	37.8262
Longitude	-92.3886
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	43.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	35.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	18.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,100

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$43,715

Median household income

$29,314

Per capita income

$110,400

Median home value

$554

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

1,961

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

170

Under 5

192

179

5–9

202

174

10–14

197

15–19

20–24

309

25–34

348

236

35–44

266

305

45–54

344

159

55–59

179

139

60–64

157

303

65–74

341

139

75–84

157

119

85+

134

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,239	24.3%
18 and over	3,861	75.7%
65 and over	1,193	23.4%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,784	91.9%
Two or more races	233	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	108	2.1%
Asian	42	0.8%
Other race	28	0.5%
Black or African American	8	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	43.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	35.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	18.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 21.4%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	21.4%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$43,715

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,400
Median rent / month	$554
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	61.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	32.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.3%
Electricity	50.8%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Wood	9.9%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	908	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	137	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	362	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	656	31.8%
Households with children under 18	579	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	935	45.3%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	14.1%
Married	52.7%	46.8%
Separated	4.2%	5.0%
Widowed	5.9%	19.6%
Divorced	10.8%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	6.2%
Kindergarten	108	9.3%
Elementary school	573	49.5%
High school	189	16.3%
College / grad school	215	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Retail trade 17.1%

Public administration 6.7%

Construction 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Professional & management 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Other services 1.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 48.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	382	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.3%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	29.4%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	56.3%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,738	92.9%
Spanish	19	0.4%
Other Indo-European	19	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,045	98.9%
Born in same state	4,945	97.0%
Born in different state	3,514	68.9%
Foreign born	100	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	55	1.1%
Not a US citizen	55	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	686	13.5%
Italian	550	10.8%
Arab	450	8.8%
English	96	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	61	1.2%
German	4	0.1%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65556

What city is ZIP code 65556 in?

ZIP code 65556 is primarily assigned to Richland, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65556 in?

ZIP code 65556 falls within Pulaski County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65556 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 65556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65556?

19% of residents in ZIP code 65556 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65556?

The median home value in ZIP code 65556 is $110,400.

Does ZIP code 65556 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 65556 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65556 in?

ZIP code 65556 observes the CST timezone.