65761 ZIP Code — Theodosia, MO

Ozark County, Missouri

ZIP code 65761 is located in Theodosia, Missouri, within Ozark County. It covers approximately 114.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65761

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 $198,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,846. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

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 (19%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 65761 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,289

population

114.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65761 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65761

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65761. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Theodosia	Acceptable
Theodosia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65733 Protem (7.1 mi) 65676 Isabella (7.2 mi) 65762 Thornfield (9 mi) 65729 Pontiac (10.6 mi) 72668 Peel (11 mi) 65614 Bradleyville (11.7 mi) 72661 Oakland (13.1 mi) 65773 Wasola (13.5 mi) 65755 Squires (14.3 mi) 65680 Kissee Mills (15 mi) 65627 Cedarcreek (16.1 mi) 72619 Bull Shoals (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,289
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	114.63 sq mi
Water area	13.17 sq mi
Latitude	36.6050
Longitude	-92.7298
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	72.1%	73.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	20.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	5.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,289

Population

People per sq mi

59.9

Median age

$33,846

Median household income

$22,115

Per capita income

$198,300

Median home value

$733

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

25.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,036

Housing units

6.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

115

60–64

116

103

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	133	10.3%
18 and over	1,156	89.7%
65 and over	410	31.8%
Median age	59.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Two or more races 6.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,195	92.6%
Two or more races	80	6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.1%	73.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	20.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	5.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 14.8%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 17.7%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.8%
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	17.7%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$33,846

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 34.1%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,300
Median rent / month	$733
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	43.7%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	25.9%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	43.9%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	51.3%
Propane / LP gas	27.9%
Wood	17.4%
Solar	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	374	61.3%
Cohabiting couple	19	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	105	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	112	18.4%
Households with children under 18	60	9.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	299	49.0%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.0%	17.9%
Married	68.0%	58.5%
Separated	0.5%	3.9%
Widowed	9.9%	8.2%
Divorced	7.5%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 38.2%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	12.2%
Kindergarten	4	2.7%
Elementary school	40	27.0%
High school	8	5.4%
College / grad school	78	52.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 18.9%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Construction 15.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Wholesale trade 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Retail trade 5.9%

Public administration 4.8%

Education & healthcare 3.7%

Professional & management 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.5%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	38.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.3%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	23.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.6%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	23.2%
Other means	5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 25.9%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 27.3%

Married-couple families 29.1%

Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.5%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	48.3%
High cholesterol	46.1%
Diabetes	19.4%
Heart disease	14.4%
Stroke	6.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	43.2%
Kidney disease	5.5%
Pulmonary disease	17.2%
Cancer	10.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	36.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	28.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	19.5%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	50.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	27.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.3%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	57.9%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,214	94.2%
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)	1,286	99.8%
Born in same state	1,286	99.8%
Born in different state	479	37.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	269	20.9%
Italian	192	14.9%
Arab	27	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	0.8%
English	3	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.3%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65761

What city is ZIP code 65761 in?

ZIP code 65761 is primarily assigned to Theodosia, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65761 in?

ZIP code 65761 falls within Ozark County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65761 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 65761 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65761 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 65761 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65761?

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

Is ZIP code 65761 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 65761 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 65761 in?

ZIP code 65761 observes the CST timezone.