65769 ZIP Code — Verona, MO

Lawrence County, Missouri

ZIP code 65769 is located in Verona, Missouri, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 87.36 square miles and serves a population of 2,624 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65769

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 $142,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,250. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 65769 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,624

population

87.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65769 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65769

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Verona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65605 Aurora (7.6 mi) 65708 Monett (7.7 mi) 65734 Purdy (8.8 mi) 65712 Mount Vernon (13.2 mi) 65705 Marionville (13.8 mi) 65625 Cassville (15.4 mi) 65723 Pierce City (16 mi) 65756 Stotts City (16.2 mi) 65633 Crane (17.4 mi) 65647 Exeter (18.2 mi) 64842 Fairview (18.4 mi) 64866 Stark City (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,624
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	87.36 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	36.9100
Longitude	-93.8085
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	50.5%	54.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	29.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	13.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,624

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$61,250

Median household income

$23,932

Per capita income

$142,500

Median home value

$660

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

34.9%

Poverty rate

12.4%

Unemployment

1,030

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

123

Under 5

122

5–9

10–14

141

15–19

139

20–24

149

25–34

147

35–44

119

45–54

119

209

55–59

208

60–64

174

65–74

172

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	614	23.4%
18 and over	2,010	76.6%
65 and over	523	19.9%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Two or more races 5.6%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,404	85.6%
Hispanic or Latino	183	6.5%
Two or more races	156	5.6%
Other race	58	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	54.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	29.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	13.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	28.6%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,500
Median rent / month	$660
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	78.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.4%
Electricity	44.3%
Propane / LP gas	28.8%
Wood	10.6%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	555	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	66	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	170	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	250	24.0%
Households with children under 18	209	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	384	36.9%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	17.5%
Married	51.3%	55.7%
Separated	1.4%	0.7%
Widowed	4.8%	11.5%
Divorced	6.9%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	4.5%
Kindergarten	22	5.9%
Elementary school	149	39.6%
High school	137	36.4%
College / grad school	51	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.4%

Education & healthcare 12.1%

Finance & real estate 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Construction 9.0%

Retail trade 8.6%

Other services 5.6%

Professional & management 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	36.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.8%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	17.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 34.9%

Under 18 years 66.7%

18 and over 25.3%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 72.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.4%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	153	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.1%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,379	90.7%
Spanish	90	3.8%
Other Indo-European	88	3.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,492	95.0%
Born in same state	2,492	95.0%
Born in different state	1,823	69.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	132	5.0%
Not a US citizen	38	28.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	424	16.2%
French	162	6.2%
Italian	160	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	0.3%
Dutch	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65769

What city is ZIP code 65769 in?

ZIP code 65769 is primarily assigned to Verona, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65769 in?

ZIP code 65769 falls within Lawrence County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65769?

35% of residents in ZIP code 65769 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65769?

9% 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 65769 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 65769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 65769 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 65769 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 65769 in?

ZIP code 65769 observes the CST timezone.