65760 ZIP Code — Tecumseh, MO

Ozark County, Missouri

ZIP code 65760 is located in Tecumseh, Missouri, within Ozark County. It covers approximately 37.67 square miles and serves a population of 427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65760

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,800.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 47%.

Overall, ZIP code 65760 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

427

population

37.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65760 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65760

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65760. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tecumseh	Acceptable
Tecumseh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65666 Hardenville (3.9 mi) 65784 Zanoni (5.5 mi) 65655 Gainesville (5.8 mi) 65637 Dora (10.6 mi) 65609 Bakersfield (11.5 mi) 65626 Caulfield (11.7 mi) 72623 Clarkridge (12 mi) 72537 Gamaliel (13.6 mi) 65773 Wasola (14.4 mi) 65729 Pontiac (14.4 mi) 65790 Pottersville (15 mi) 72544 Henderson (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	427
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	37.67 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	36.6237
Longitude	-92.3154
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	64.1%	73.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	20.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	5.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

427

Population

People per sq mi

65.9

Median age

Median household income

$20,574

Per capita income

$138,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

37.5%

Poverty rate

22.4%

Unemployment

331

Housing units

7.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8	1.9%
18 and over	419	98.1%
65 and over	259	60.7%
Median age	65.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	416	97.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	73.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	20.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	5.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 36.4%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 25.8%

$75k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	36.4%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	25.8%
$75k–$100k	3.6%
$100k–$150k	1.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 41.3%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 16.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	32.0%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	25.1%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	20.8%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.2%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	44.1%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	2.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	17.3%
Propane / LP gas	56.9%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	22.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	65	28.9%
Female householder, no spouse	28	12.4%
Households with children under 18	8	3.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	174	77.3%
Average household size	1.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.5%	5.6%
Married	63.8%	80.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	6.6%
Divorced	27.6%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 22.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 50.0%

Public administration 39.5%

Education & healthcare 10.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	71.1%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.0%
Government	50.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	21.1%
Carpool	78.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 37.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 38.2%

Married-couple families 37.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.2%
Retirement income	36.4%
Supplemental Security	21.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	11.1%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	24.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	25.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	46.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	51.9%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	79.2%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	419	98.1%
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)	427	100.0%
Born in same state	427	100.0%
Born in different state	199	46.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	65	15.2%
English	31	7.3%
Arab	25	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	4.9%
Norwegian	10	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.7%
Internet access	72.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65760

What city is ZIP code 65760 in?

ZIP code 65760 is primarily assigned to Tecumseh, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65760 in?

ZIP code 65760 falls within Ozark County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65760 have an older population?

61% of residents in ZIP code 65760 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65760?

38% of residents in ZIP code 65760 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65760 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 65760 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65760?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 65760 in?

ZIP code 65760 observes the CST timezone.