65351 ZIP Code — Sweet Springs, MO

Saline County, Missouri

ZIP code 65351 is located in Sweet Springs, Missouri, within Saline County. It covers approximately 106.53 square miles and serves a population of 2,275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65351

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,625. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65351 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,275

population

106.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65351 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65351

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65351. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sweet Springs	Acceptable
Sweet Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65333 Houstonia (8.2 mi) 64020 Concordia (8.5 mi) 65321 Blackburn (9 mi) 65337 La Monte (12.1 mi) 64001 Alma (12.4 mi) 64037 Higginsville (13.5 mi) 65334 Hughesville (14.2 mi) 65336 Knob Noster (14.4 mi) 65340 Marshall (14.6 mi) 64021 Corder (15.1 mi) 65339 Malta Bend (18.8 mi) 64093 Warrensburg (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,275
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	106.53 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	38.9570
Longitude	-93.4450
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	45.9%	52.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	32.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,275

Population

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$56,625

Median household income

$23,445

Per capita income

$120,700

Median home value

$735

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

777

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

116

15–19

105

20–24

137

25–34

124

105

35–44

140

45–54

127

55–59

60–64

135

65–74

122

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	598	26.3%
18 and over	1,677	73.7%
65 and over	448	19.7%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Asian 1.9%

Two or more races 1.5%

Black or African American 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,142	93.2%
Asian	44	1.9%
Two or more races	35	1.5%
Black or African American	28	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1%
Other race	21	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	52.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	32.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 26.1%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	26.1%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$56,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,700
Median rent / month	$735
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	54.8%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.5%
Electricity	30.8%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	428	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	45	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	112	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	140	19.3%
Households with children under 18	221	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	260	35.9%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.2%	17.5%
Married	46.6%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	4.4%	7.2%
Divorced	8.8%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 51.5%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	3.4%
Kindergarten	81	14.0%
Elementary school	235	40.5%
High school	180	31.0%
College / grad school	64	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Retail trade 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Other services 4.3%

Construction 3.2%

Professional & management 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 1.6%

Public administration 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	26.8%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	17.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	37.4%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,170	95.4%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,263	99.5%
Born in same state	2,251	98.9%
Born in different state	1,815	79.8%
Foreign born	12	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	245	10.8%
Arab	225	9.9%
French	148	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	1.1%
Polish	7	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65351

What city is ZIP code 65351 in?

ZIP code 65351 is primarily assigned to Sweet Springs, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65351 in?

ZIP code 65351 falls within Saline County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65351?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 65351 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 65351 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65351?

The median home value in ZIP code 65351 is $120,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 65351?

ZIP code 65351 has an estimated population of 2,275 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65351 in?

ZIP code 65351 observes the CST timezone.