65772 ZIP Code — Washburn, MO

Barry County, Missouri

ZIP code 65772 is located in Washburn, Missouri, within Barry County. It covers approximately 77.74 square miles and serves a population of 2,452 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65772

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,941. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 65772 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,452
population
77.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65772 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65772

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City Status
Washburn Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
65745 Seligman (3.1 mi) 65647 Exeter (8.5 mi) 72732 Garfield (10.6 mi) 72751 Pea Ridge (11.1 mi) 65730 Powell (11.2 mi) 65641 Eagle Rock (11.7 mi) 65625 Cassville (12.2 mi) 64861 Rocky Comfort (13.2 mi) 72631 Eureka Springs (14.6 mi) 72756 Rogers (16.9 mi) 65734 Purdy (17 mi) 64842 Fairview (17.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,452
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 009
Geography
Land area 77.74 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 36.5657
Longitude -93.9723
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 51.7% 54.9% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 33.6% 30.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 13.5% 11.8% 19.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 2.7% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,452
Population
32
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$51,941
Median household income
$27,672
Per capita income
$155,000
Median home value
$631
Median monthly rent
85.3%
Home ownership
24.2%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
1,102
Housing units
7.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
119
Under 5
101
91
5–9
77
132
10–14
112
29
15–19
25
54
20–24
46
137
25–34
117
149
35–44
128
130
45–54
112
130
55–59
112
129
60–64
110
122
65–74
104
65
75–84
55
36
85+
30
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1866827.2%
18 and over1,78472.8%
65 and over41216.8%
Median age42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.5%
Two or more races 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,08176.5%
Two or more races36613.5%
Hispanic or Latino2699.9%
Other race50.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.7% 54.9% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 33.6% 30.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 13.5% 11.8% 19.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 2.7% 5.2%
Under $10k 7.1%
$10k–$15k 5.3%
$15k–$25k 14.9%
$25k–$35k 11.9%
$35k–$50k 7.9%
$50k–$75k 31.2%
$75k–$100k 3.4%
$100k–$150k 10.9%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k+ 3.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.1%
$10k–$15k5.3%
$15k–$25k14.9%
$25k–$35k11.9%
$35k–$50k7.9%
$50k–$75k31.2%
$75k–$100k3.4%
$100k–$150k10.9%
$150k–$200k3.6%
$200k+3.8%
Median income$51,941

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%
$50k–$100k 15.4%
$100k–$150k 11.8%
$150k–$200k 17.6%
$200k–$300k 13.7%
$300k–$500k 14.4%
$500k–$1M 4.2%
$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$155,000
Median rent / month$631
Owner occupied85.3%
Renter occupied14.7%
Vacant17.8%
Single-family detached73.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.3%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.40

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20197.4%
2000–200921.4%
1990–199916.7%
1980–198914.8%
1970–197913.3%
1960–196914.8%
1950–19596.5%
1940–19492.2%
1939 or earlier2.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.1%
1 bedroom4.2%
2 bedrooms27.3%
3 bedrooms43.9%
4 bedrooms17.3%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.0%
1 vehicle31.3%
2 vehicles39.3%
3 or more28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.4%
Electricity31.4%
Propane / LP gas37.7%
Fuel oil3.1%
Wood21.8%
No fuel used2.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family39738.5%
Cohabiting couple12712.3%
Male householder, no spouse25124.3%
Female householder, no spouse25624.8%
Households with children under 1830529.6%
Households with seniors (65+)32431.4%
Average household size2.38

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married14.9%21.1%
Married45.8%46.1%
Separated4.8%3.0%
Widowed10.3%19.5%
Divorced24.2%10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%
Some HS, no diploma 3.5%
HS graduate 50.5%
Some college, no degree 29.5%
Associate's degree 6.5%
Bachelor's degree 5.5%
Graduate / professional 2.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.1%
Bachelor's or higher7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool295.5%
Kindergarten214.0%
Elementary school35266.7%
High school7614.4%
College / grad school509.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.3%
Construction 13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%
Retail trade 11.6%
Agriculture & mining 8.4%
Transportation & utilities 7.2%
Professional & management 6.4%
Education & healthcare 6.3%
Finance & real estate 5.6%
Other services 3.4%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.2%
Service12.8%
Sales & office20.2%
Natural resources & construction26.3%
Production & transportation17.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.8%
Government6.5%
Self-employed9.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.3%
Carpool8.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.5%
Work from home8.4%
Other means1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)33.0

Poverty

All people 24.2%
Under 18 years 46.8%
18 and over 15.7%
Married-couple families 4.8%
Female-led households 67.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.4%
Retirement income21.9%
Supplemental Security0.9%
Cash public assistance0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP8.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.0%
High blood pressure36.9%
High cholesterol36.4%
Diabetes14.0%
Heart disease9.4%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis32.5%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease12.9%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking29.3%
Binge drinking16.1%
No physical activity34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.4%
Depression26.3%
Fair or poor health24.3%
Poor mental health18.2%
Poor physical health16.4%
No health insurance20.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.6%
Visited dentist44.6%
Cholesterol screening84.7%
Teeth loss28.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1257.0%
Disability%
Any disability18.3%
Under 180.3%
18–64 years17.0%
65 and over51.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance44.9%
Public insurance47.2%
No insurance13.3%
Uninsured under 1913.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,23291.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,452100.0%
Born in same state2,43099.1%
Born in different state1,16047.3%
Foreign born220.9%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French32313.2%
Italian30312.4%
Arab1476%
AncestryCount%
English692.8%
Polish20.1%
Dutch20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.0%
Internet access85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65772

What city is ZIP code 65772 in?

ZIP code 65772 is primarily assigned to Washburn, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65772 in?

ZIP code 65772 falls within Barry County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65772?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65772?

24% of residents in ZIP code 65772 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65772 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 65772 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 65772 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 65772 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 65772 in?

ZIP code 65772 observes the CST timezone.

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