65775 ZIP Code — West Plains, MO

Howell County, Missouri

ZIP code 65775 is located in West Plains, Missouri, within Howell County. It covers approximately 442.20 square miles and serves a population of 25,173 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65775

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 $152,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $47,216. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 65775 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

25,173

population

442.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65775 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65775

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65775. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Plains	Acceptable
West Plains	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65790 Pottersville (9.6 mi) 65789 Pomona (10.4 mi) 65788 Peace Valley (12.4 mi) 65626 Caulfield (15 mi) 65692 Koshkonong (15.2 mi) 65609 Bakersfield (18 mi) 72578 Sturkie (18 mi) 65637 Dora (18.3 mi) 65793 Willow Springs (19 mi) 65548 Mountain View (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	25,173
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	442.20 sq mi
Water area	0.90 sq mi
Latitude	36.7125
Longitude	-91.8856
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	60.8%	61.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	28.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	9.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

25,173

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$47,216

Median household income

$25,559

Per capita income

$152,600

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

66.6%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

8,063

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

736

Under 5

786

907

5–9

970

770

10–14

822

777

15–19

830

627

20–24

669

1,610

25–34

1,721

1,286

35–44

1,374

1,448

45–54

1,546

787

55–59

841

961

60–64

1,027

1,296

65–74

1,385

684

75–84

731

281

85+

301

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,930	23.6%
18 and over	19,243	76.4%
65 and over	4,678	18.6%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	23,876	92.9%
Two or more races	1,023	4%
Hispanic or Latino	524	2%
Asian	73	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	69	0.3%
Black or African American	66	0.3%
Other race	66	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	61.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	28.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	9.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$47,216

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,600
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	66.6%
Renter occupied	33.4%
Vacant	13.1%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.4%
Electricity	49.3%
Propane / LP gas	20.5%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	9.6%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,582	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	851	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,814	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,632	26.6%
Households with children under 18	2,783	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,261	33.0%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	21.0%
Married	50.6%	48.9%
Separated	2.4%	4.4%
Widowed	3.1%	11.5%
Divorced	13.7%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	326	5.3%
Kindergarten	223	3.6%
Elementary school	3,018	49.2%
High school	1,317	21.5%
College / grad school	1,253	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.0%

Retail trade 12.9%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Construction 6.2%

Other services 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Public administration 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 29.8%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,780	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.7%
Public insurance	40.9%
No insurance	16.6%
Uninsured under 19	14.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,651	94.0%
Spanish	146	0.6%
Other Indo-European	25	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	104	0.4%
Other languages	4	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,898	98.9%
Born in same state	24,758	98.4%
Born in different state	14,724	58.5%
Foreign born	140	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	275	1.1%
Not a US citizen	216	78.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,226	12.8%
Italian	2,811	11.2%
Arab	1,973	7.8%
Polish	459	1.8%
English	329	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	40	0.2%
German	18	0.1%
Norwegian	11	0%
Dutch	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65775

What city is ZIP code 65775 in?

ZIP code 65775 is primarily assigned to West Plains, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65775 in?

ZIP code 65775 falls within Howell County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65775?

22% of residents in ZIP code 65775 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65775 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 65775 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65775?

The median home value in ZIP code 65775 is $152,600.

Does ZIP code 65775 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 65775 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65775 in?

ZIP code 65775 observes the CST timezone.