65744 ZIP Code — Rueter, MO
Taney County, Missouri
ZIP code 65744 is located in Rueter, Missouri, within Taney County. It covers approximately 17.33 square miles and serves a population of 85 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.
85
population
17.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65744 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65744
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65744. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rueter | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 85 |
| Population density | 5 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 213 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.6073 |
| Longitude | -92.9086 |
| 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 | 48.6% | 51.9% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.4% | 33.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 11.8% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
85
Population
5
People per sq mi
59.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$23,476
Per capita income
$195,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
84.4%
Home ownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
52
Housing units
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
5–9
2
1
25–34
1
3
35–44
1
4
45–54
3
17
55–59
9
10
60–64
6
13
65–74
8
2
75–84
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6 | 7.1% |
| 18 and over | 79 | 92.9% |
| 65 and over | 24 | 28.2% |
| Median age | 59.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.5%
Two or more races
3.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 96.5% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 3.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.6% | 51.9% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.4% | 33.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 11.8% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
33.3%
$15k–$25k
24.4%
$50k–$75k
26.7%
$75k–$100k
6.7%
$100k–$150k
4.4%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 33.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 24.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.4% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.1%
$100k–$150k
7.9%
$150k–$200k
23.7%
$200k–$300k
36.8%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter occupied | 15.6% |
| Vacant | 23.7% |
| Single-family detached | 88.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.05 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 25.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 11.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 50.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 8.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 8.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.8% |
| 3 or more | 57.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 20.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.8% |
| Wood | 46.7% |
| No fuel used | 15.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 23 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 22 | 48.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 6.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 15 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 1.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.4% | 7.1% |
| Married | 49.0% | 82.1% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.9%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
36.7%
Some college, no degree
30.4%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 50.0% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 50.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
23.5%
Professional & management
21.6%
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Public administration
17.6%
Retail trade
11.8%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.0% |
| Service | 33.3% |
| Sales & office | 5.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 52.9% |
| Government | 25.5% |
| Self-employed | 21.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.5% |
| Carpool | 21.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 3.9% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 53.9 |
Poverty
All people
44.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
48.1%
Married-couple families
47.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 62.2% |
| Retirement income | 26.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 24.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| High blood pressure | 40.1% |
| High cholesterol | 40.6% |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart disease | 11.2% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 35.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.2% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 24.1% |
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 32.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 15.3% |
| No health insurance | 17.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 54.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 22.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 26 | 32.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 23.6% |
| 65 and over | 12.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.7% |
| Public insurance | 74.1% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 85 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 85 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 85 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 34 | 40.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 26 | 30.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 16 | 18.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.9% |
| Internet access | 64.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65744
What city is ZIP code 65744 in?
ZIP code 65744 is primarily assigned to Rueter, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65744 in?
ZIP code 65744 falls within Taney County, Missouri.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65744?
45% of residents in ZIP code 65744 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 65744 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 65744 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 65744 have a large veteran population?
33% of civilians in ZIP code 65744 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 65744 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 65744 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What timezone is ZIP code 65744 in?
ZIP code 65744 observes the CST timezone.