65762 ZIP Code — Thornfield, MO

Ozark County, Missouri

ZIP code 65762 is located in Thornfield, Missouri, within Ozark County. It covers approximately 75.40 square miles and serves a population of 547 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65762

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 $206,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,409. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65762 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

547

population

75.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65762 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65762

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65762. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thornfield	Acceptable
Thornfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65755 Squires (5.5 mi) 65773 Wasola (5.7 mi) 65761 Theodosia (9 mi) 65676 Isabella (10 mi) 65608 Ava (11.4 mi) 65729 Pontiac (12.8 mi) 65614 Bradleyville (13 mi) 65733 Protem (15.8 mi) 65655 Gainesville (16 mi) 65666 Hardenville (17.2 mi) 72661 Oakland (18.5 mi) 65784 Zanoni (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	547
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	75.40 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	36.7138
Longitude	-92.6412
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	62.0%	73.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	20.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	5.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

547

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$38,409

Median household income

$16,598

Per capita income

$206,100

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

35.8%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

171

Housing units

18.7%

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

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	149	27.2%
18 and over	398	72.8%
65 and over	73	13.3%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Two or more races 5.7%

Group	Count	%
White	514	88.6%
Hispanic or Latino	33	5.7%
Two or more races	33	5.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	73.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	20.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	5.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 26.8%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	26.8%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
Median income	$38,409

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k–$300k 34.4%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,100
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	94.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	21.8%
1970–1979	32.2%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	13.7%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	42.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.0%
Propane / LP gas	39.9%
Wood	35.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	111	66.1%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	32	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	17	10.1%
Households with children under 18	50	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	30.4%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	19.7%
Married	55.3%	66.1%
Separated	1.2%	4.9%
Widowed	1.2%	4.4%
Divorced	11.9%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	63.9%
High school	28	33.7%
College / grad school	2	2.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Construction 15.2%

Agriculture & mining 14.7%

Retail trade 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Professional & management 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	2.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	27.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	16.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.8%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.4%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 35.8%

Under 18 years 55.7%

18 and over 28.4%

Married-couple families 20.7%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	41.2%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	12.5%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	38.6%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	15.6%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.9%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	27.5%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	18.6%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	28.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	38.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.3%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	495	90.5%
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)	543	99.3%
Born in same state	543	99.3%
Born in different state	220	40.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	104	19%
Arab	73	13.3%
French	48	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	1.3%
Irish	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.7%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65762

What city is ZIP code 65762 in?

ZIP code 65762 is primarily assigned to Thornfield, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65762 in?

ZIP code 65762 falls within Ozark County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65762?

36% of residents in ZIP code 65762 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65762 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 65762 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 65762 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 65762 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 65762?

Health data for ZIP code 65762 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 65762 in?

ZIP code 65762 observes the CST timezone.