65712 ZIP Code
Mount Vernon, Missouri
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 65712 |
| City/Town: | Mount Vernon |
| County: | Lawrence |
| State: | Missouri |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,381 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,270 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,103 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,788 |
| Median Home Value: | $183,400 |
| Land Area: | 120.4 sq miles
311.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.1108, -93.8060 |
Population Information (65712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,381 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,751 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,630 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 667 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 903 | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 584 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 457 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 366 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,591 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,059 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,060 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 402 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 369 | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,068 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 506 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 349 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (65712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $183,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $638 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,788 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,380 | 89.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 408 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,414 | 71.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 966 | 28.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (65712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,404 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 319 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 496 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,331 | 36.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,648 | 25.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 425 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 860 | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 325 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (65712 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,270 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,773 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,150 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,103 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (65712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,994 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,874 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 118 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,154 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,004 | 77.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 625 | 16.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 245 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (65712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,803 | 93.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 69 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 41 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 24 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 444 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 207 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 224 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 79 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 112 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 33 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (65712 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 216 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 66 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 217 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 237 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 593 | 17.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 699 | 20.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 460 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 594 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 168 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 130 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (65712 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,906 | 75.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 393 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 22 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 70 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 429 | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (65712 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 211 | 5.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 328 | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 367 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 182 | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 622 | 16.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 201 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 20 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 243 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 313 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 926 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 189 | 4.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 95 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 177 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (65712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (65712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,757 | 82.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,910 | 63.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,285 | 35.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,213 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (65712 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,399 | 71.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,138 | 33.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 862 | 25.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 190 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 65 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 336 | 9.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (65712 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,220 | 85.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 73 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 55 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 75 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 98 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 15 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 252 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (65712 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 76 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 207 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 881 | 23.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 534 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 449 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 569 | 15.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 169 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 422 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 118 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 363 | 9.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (65712 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 86 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 227 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 795 | 21.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,903 | 50.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 544 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 233 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (65712 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,066 | 31.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 838 | 24.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,251 | 37.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 189 | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (65712 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 318 | 9.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 917 | 27.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,286 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 859 | 25.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (65712 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 248 | 10.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 379 | 15.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 366 | 15.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 335 | 13.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 621 | 25.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 368 | 15.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 73 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 24 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (65712 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,108 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $399 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $638 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.38 |
Households (65712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,380 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,851 | 54.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 766 | 22.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 459 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 793 | 23.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,148 | 34.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,191 | 35.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.34 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (65712 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,545 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,027 | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,850 | 52.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 265 | 7.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 337 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 637 | 18.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (65712 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,067 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 137 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 63 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,340 | 64.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 355 | 17.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 172 | 8.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (65712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,948 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 825 | 11.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,970 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,233 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 112 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 584 | 47.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 537 | 43.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (65712 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,945 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,308 | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 811 | 62.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 497 | 38.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 116 | 8.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (65712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,175 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 121 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 206 | 170.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 206 | 170.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 206 | 170.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 192 | 158.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 13 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 1 | 0.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (65712 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,714 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,119 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 595 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 88 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 507 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (65712 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,380 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,101 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
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