65560 ZIP Code — Salem, MO

Dent County, Missouri

ZIP code 65560 is located in Salem, Missouri, within Dent County. It covers approximately 664.18 square miles and serves a population of 13,305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65560

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 $123,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $49,598. 45% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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.

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

Overall, ZIP code 65560 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,305

population

664.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65560 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65560

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65560. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salem	Acceptable
Salem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65501 Jadwin (7.1 mi) 63629 Bunker (14.7 mi) 65440 Boss (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,305
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	664.18 sq mi
Water area	1.56 sq mi
Latitude	37.5277
Longitude	-91.4392
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	58.1%	57.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	11.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

13,305

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$49,598

Median household income

$26,883

Per capita income

$123,200

Median home value

$655

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

4,791

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

365

Under 5

370

389

5–9

394

485

10–14

491

386

15–19

391

357

20–24

363

642

25–34

651

806

35–44

818

734

45–54

744

493

55–59

499

482

60–64

488

814

65–74

825

460

75–84

467

194

85+

197

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,067	23.1%
18 and over	10,238	76.9%
65 and over	2,957	22.2%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Asian 0.9%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,284	90.2%
Two or more races	647	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	320	2.3%
Asian	128	0.9%
Other race	107	0.8%
Black or African American	86	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	39	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.1%	57.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	11.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$49,598

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,200
Median rent / month	$655
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	17.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	16.8%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.4%
Electricity	40.6%
Propane / LP gas	21.9%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	25.6%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,475	45.8%
Cohabiting couple	247	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	952	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,734	32.1%
Households with children under 18	1,645	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,130	39.4%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	19.3%
Married	53.6%	46.1%
Separated	0.3%	1.4%
Widowed	5.4%	17.0%
Divorced	17.1%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	206	6.6%
Kindergarten	80	2.6%
Elementary school	1,409	45.5%
High school	596	19.2%
College / grad school	807	26.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Retail trade 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Public administration 6.4%

Professional & management 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Construction 4.5%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Information 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 21.1%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,235	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,570	94.5%
Spanish	31	0.2%
Other Indo-European	11	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,034	98.0%
Born in same state	12,885	96.8%
Born in different state	9,299	69.9%
Foreign born	149	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	271	2.0%
Not a US citizen	169	62.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,516	11.4%
Italian	1,353	10.2%
Arab	1,353	10.2%
English	319	2.4%
Polish	61	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	44	0.3%
Norwegian	39	0.3%
Dutch	34	0.3%
German	25	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65560

What city is ZIP code 65560 in?

ZIP code 65560 is primarily assigned to Salem, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65560 in?

ZIP code 65560 falls within Dent County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65560 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 65560 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65560?

17% of residents in ZIP code 65560 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65560 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 65560 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65560?

The median home value in ZIP code 65560 is $123,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 65560 in?

ZIP code 65560 observes the CST timezone.