65764 ZIP Code — Tunas, MO

Dallas County, Missouri

ZIP code 65764 is located in Tunas, Missouri, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 94.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65764

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 $107,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $30,917. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 41% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 65764 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.

1,321

population

94.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65764 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65764

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65764. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tunas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65767 Urbana (8.4 mi) 65786 Macks Creek (11.3 mi) 65463 Eldridge (12.4 mi) 65685 Louisburg (12.4 mi) 65732 Preston (13.5 mi) 65787 Roach (14.1 mi) 65622 Buffalo (16.3 mi) 65590 Long Lane (17.4 mi) 65668 Hermitage (17.7 mi) 65020 Camdenton (17.8 mi) 65727 Polk (18.5 mi) 65634 Cross Timbers (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,321
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	94.98 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	37.8228
Longitude	-92.9663
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	68.2%	62.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	8.1%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,321

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$30,917

Median household income

$16,568

Per capita income

$107,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

25.6%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

401

Housing units

6.6%

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

102

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	304	23.0%
18 and over	1,017	77.0%
65 and over	346	26.2%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 5.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,246	94.3%
Two or more races	75	5.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.2%	62.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	8.1%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 31.4%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	31.4%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	1.6%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$30,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 34.6%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	33.8%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	41.0%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	51.5%
3 or more	8.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	35.9%
Propane / LP gas	25.4%
Wood	35.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	275	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	27	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	64	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	71	16.2%
Households with children under 18	114	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	270	61.8%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.1%	23.5%
Married	55.9%	57.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	8.6%
Divorced	26.6%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 48.8%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 0.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.7%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	30.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	100	49.8%
High school	28	13.9%
College / grad school	11	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 25.1%

Retail trade 19.6%

Manufacturing 17.2%

Construction 9.4%

Education & healthcare 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Other services 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Professional & management 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.4%
Service	31.5%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	26.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	1.0%
Self-employed	16.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	14.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 25.6%

Under 18 years 35.2%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 25.8%

Female-led households 55.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.6%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	19.8%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	40.7%
Uninsured under 19	47.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,200	90.8%
Spanish	93	7.8%
Other Indo-European	9	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	84	7.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,321	100.0%
Born in same state	1,321	100.0%
Born in different state	659	49.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	227	17.2%
English	90	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	88	6.7%
Italian	38	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	66.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65764

What city is ZIP code 65764 in?

ZIP code 65764 is primarily assigned to Tunas, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65764 in?

ZIP code 65764 falls within Dallas County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65764 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 65764 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65764?

26% of residents in ZIP code 65764 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65764?

7% 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 65764 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 65764 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65764 in?

ZIP code 65764 observes the CST timezone.