65565 ZIP Code — Steelville, MO

Crawford County, Missouri

ZIP code 65565 is located in Steelville, Missouri, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 275.94 square miles and serves a population of 4,706 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65565

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $48,246. 46% 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 28 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 65565 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,706
population
275.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65565 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65565

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65565. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Steelville Acceptable
Steelville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
65446 Cherryville (8.8 mi) 65535 Leasburg (11.7 mi) 65441 Bourbon (14.6 mi) 65566 Viburnum (16.4 mi) 65453 Cuba (16.6 mi) 65559 Saint James (17 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,706
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 055
Geography
Land area 275.94 sq mi
Water area 0.21 sq mi
Latitude 37.9098
Longitude -91.3105
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 62.1% 57.4% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 27.4% 29.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 8.1% 10.9% 19.5%
Over $200k 2.5% 2.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,706
Population
17
People per sq mi
49.8
Median age
$48,246
Median household income
$26,715
Per capita income
$152,100
Median home value
$763
Median monthly rent
70.9%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
11.1%
Unemployment
2,042
Housing units
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
97
Under 5
99
140
5–9
141
87
10–14
89
63
15–19
64
117
20–24
119
271
25–34
274
188
35–44
191
331
45–54
336
251
55–59
255
172
60–64
175
408
65–74
414
162
75–84
164
49
85+
49
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1876216.2%
18 and over3,94483.8%
65 and over1,24626.5%
Median age49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%
Two or more races 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Black or African American 0.9%
Other race 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White4,46393.6%
Two or more races1523.2%
Hispanic or Latino631.3%
Black or African American450.9%
Other race230.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native200.4%
Asian30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.1% 57.4% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 27.4% 29.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 8.1% 10.9% 19.5%
Over $200k 2.5% 2.1% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.7%
$10k–$15k 5.2%
$15k–$25k 9.5%
$25k–$35k 15.6%
$35k–$50k 21.9%
$50k–$75k 21.6%
$75k–$100k 8.3%
$100k–$150k 10.3%
$150k–$200k 1.9%
$200k+ 2.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.7%
$10k–$15k5.2%
$15k–$25k9.5%
$25k–$35k15.6%
$35k–$50k21.9%
$50k–$75k21.6%
$75k–$100k8.3%
$100k–$150k10.3%
$150k–$200k1.9%
$200k+2.2%
Median income$48,246

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%
$50k–$100k 26.6%
$100k–$150k 13.9%
$150k–$200k 23.6%
$200k–$300k 16.0%
$300k–$500k 8.6%
$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$152,100
Median rent / month$763
Owner occupied70.9%
Renter occupied29.1%
Vacant21.6%
Single-family detached73.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes20.7%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.12

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20199.5%
2000–200913.5%
1990–199918.5%
1980–19896.2%
1970–197914.9%
1960–196920.4%
1950–19594.0%
1940–19494.8%
1939 or earlier7.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.4%
1 bedroom6.4%
2 bedrooms31.2%
3 bedrooms43.4%
4 bedrooms12.7%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.7%
1 vehicle25.5%
2 vehicles37.2%
3 or more29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.5%
Electricity40.2%
Propane / LP gas34.0%
Fuel oil0.5%
Wood19.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,07551.8%
Cohabiting couple703.4%
Male householder, no spouse36017.4%
Female householder, no spouse56927.4%
Households with children under 1837818.2%
Households with seniors (65+)88742.8%
Average household size2.17

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.4%12.6%
Married54.8%53.9%
Separated1.8%0.9%
Widowed2.5%16.0%
Divorced14.5%16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%
Some HS, no diploma 11.3%
HS graduate 32.5%
Some college, no degree 18.5%
Associate's degree 18.9%
Bachelor's degree 12.1%
Graduate / professional 2.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.5%
Bachelor's or higher14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool456.6%
Kindergarten6810.0%
Elementary school34951.3%
High school11316.6%
College / grad school10515.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%
Retail trade 15.2%
Manufacturing 14.9%
Public administration 8.7%
Professional & management 8.2%
Finance & real estate 6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%
Construction 5.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.1%
Agriculture & mining 4.0%
Other services 3.6%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.4%
Service18.1%
Sales & office16.6%
Natural resources & construction9.9%
Production & transportation16.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.7%
Government21.9%
Self-employed7.3%
Unpaid family workers1.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.4%
Carpool15.5%
Public transit0.5%
Walk0.0%
Work from home4.0%
Other means1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)27.9

Poverty

All people 12.8%
Under 18 years 11.1%
18 and over 13.1%
Married-couple families 3.4%
Female-led households 16.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.4%
Retirement income27.1%
Supplemental Security8.5%
Cash public assistance0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP8.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.6%
High blood pressure33.9%
High cholesterol36.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis31.3%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease10.5%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.5%
Binge drinking16.7%
No physical activity29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.1%
Depression25.8%
Fair or poor health20.0%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health13.9%
No health insurance18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.6%
Visited dentist51.6%
Cholesterol screening86.8%
Teeth loss22.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3719.4%
Disability%
Any disability26.2%
Under 184.9%
18–64 years19.8%
65 and over54.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance48.2%
Public insurance44.4%
No insurance15.9%
Uninsured under 196.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only4,51095.8%
Spanish30.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages30.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,69999.9%
Born in same state4,64498.7%
Born in different state3,68878.4%
Foreign born551.2%
Naturalized citizen70.1%
Not a US citizen457.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab77816.5%
Italian52711.2%
French4188.9%
AncestryCount%
English330.7%
German190.4%
Irish40.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.1%
Internet access88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65565

What city is ZIP code 65565 in?

ZIP code 65565 is primarily assigned to Steelville, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65565 in?

ZIP code 65565 falls within Crawford County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65565 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 65565 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 65565 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 65565 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65565?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65565?

The median home value in ZIP code 65565 is $152,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 65565 in?

ZIP code 65565 observes the CST timezone.

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