65349 ZIP Code — Slater, MO

Saline County, Missouri

ZIP code 65349 is located in Slater, Missouri, within Saline County. It covers approximately 96.83 square miles and serves a population of 2,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65349

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 $98,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $43,309. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 65349 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,541

population

96.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65349 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65349

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65349. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Slater	Acceptable
Slater	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65330 Gilliam (1.6 mi) 65254 Glasgow (9 mi) 65344 Miami (12 mi) 65236 Brunswick (13.5 mi) 65230 Armstrong (15.3 mi) 65250 Franklin (15.8 mi) 64639 De Witt (15.8 mi) 65281 Salisbury (15.9 mi) 65261 Keytesville (16.2 mi) 65340 Marshall (18 mi) 65322 Blackwater (18.8 mi) 65248 Fayette (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,541
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	96.83 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	39.2510
Longitude	-92.9874
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	52.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,541

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$43,309

Median household income

$23,550

Per capita income

$98,500

Median home value

$516

Median monthly rent

62.2%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

850

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

135

Under 5

127

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

209

25–34

197

110

35–44

105

165

45–54

157

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

114

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	548	21.6%
18 and over	1,993	78.4%
65 and over	473	18.6%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Black or African American 9.7%

Asian 1.8%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,190	85.2%
Black or African American	249	9.7%
Asian	47	1.8%
Two or more races	39	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	30	1.2%
Other race	16	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	52.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 13.3%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	13.3%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$43,309

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 36.0%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,500
Median rent / month	$516
Owner occupied	62.2%
Renter occupied	37.8%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	11.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	17.8%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	41.9%
3 bedrooms	29.7%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.7%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.3%
Electricity	18.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.2%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	1.8%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	440	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	28	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	187	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	307	31.9%
Households with children under 18	223	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	322	33.5%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	30.4%
Married	43.1%	44.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.1%
Widowed	4.1%	12.5%
Divorced	17.7%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	112	23.5%
Kindergarten	10	2.1%
Elementary school	155	32.6%
High school	108	22.7%
College / grad school	91	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.6%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Retail trade 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Professional & management 7.1%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Other services 3.2%

Construction 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	6.5%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	31.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.9%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.1

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 14.2%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	14.9%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	24.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	24.5%
65 and over	45.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.9%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,279	89.7%
Spanish	62	2.7%
Other Indo-European	40	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	17	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,473	97.3%
Born in same state	2,456	96.7%
Born in different state	2,026	79.7%
Foreign born	17	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	68	2.7%
Not a US citizen	13	19.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	323	12.7%
French	241	9.5%
Arab	227	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	1%
German	13	0.5%
Polish	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65349

What city is ZIP code 65349 in?

ZIP code 65349 is primarily assigned to Slater, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65349 in?

ZIP code 65349 falls within Saline County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65349 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 65349 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65349?

17% of residents in ZIP code 65349 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65349?

The median home value in ZIP code 65349 is $98,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65349?

The median household income in ZIP code 65349 is $43,309, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65349 in?

ZIP code 65349 observes the CST timezone.