65775 ZIP Code
West Plains, Missouri
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 65775 |
| City/Town: | West Plains |
| County: | Howell |
| State: | Missouri |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,173 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,216 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,112 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,366 |
| Median Home Value: | $152,600 |
| Land Area: | 442.2 sq miles
1145.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.7011, -91.8563 |
Population Information (65775 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,173 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,169 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,004 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,522 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,877 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,592 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,607 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,296 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,331 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,660 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,994 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,628 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,988 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,681 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,415 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 582 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (65775 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $152,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $746 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,366 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,879 | 86.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,487 | 13.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,576 | 66.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,303 | 33.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (65775 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,279 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 521 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,642 | 9.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,851 | 39.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,427 | 19.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,373 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,986 | 11.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,479 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (65775 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,216 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,501 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,503 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,112 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (65775 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,142 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,602 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 540 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,650 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,430 | 70.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,271 | 21.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 813 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 88 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (65775 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,876 | 94.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 66 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 69 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 73 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 66 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,023 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 524 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 474 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 171 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 303 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (65775 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 789 | 8.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 669 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,187 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,162 | 11.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,426 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,904 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,219 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,005 | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 172 | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 346 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (65775 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,357 | 78.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,137 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 153 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 187 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 381 | 3.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (65775 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 248 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 659 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 988 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 279 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,364 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 694 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 50 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 333 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 695 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,608 | 34.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 546 | 5.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 621 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 517 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (65775 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.1% | 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 (65775 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,740 | 82.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,587 | 54.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,167 | 40.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,121 | 16.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (65775 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,745 | 68.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,777 | 38.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,236 | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 820 | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 196 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,683 | 17.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (65775 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,484 | 74.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 228 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 230 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 308 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 296 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 153 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 218 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,250 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 199 | 1.8% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (65775 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 893 | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,720 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,199 | 19.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,401 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,157 | 19.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 885 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 704 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 417 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 970 | 8.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (65775 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 337 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 782 | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,143 | 27.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,177 | 45.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,494 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 433 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (65775 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,916 | 19.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 2,029 | 20.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,873 | 49.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 75 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 949 | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (65775 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 815 | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,957 | 29.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,567 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,540 | 25.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (65775 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 759 | 11.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,195 | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,262 | 19.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,030 | 15.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,249 | 19.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 796 | 12.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 202 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 83 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (65775 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,080 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $391 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $746 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (65775 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,879 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,582 | 46.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,436 | 14.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,814 | 18.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,632 | 26.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,783 | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,261 | 33.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (65775 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,759 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,953 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,934 | 50.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 307 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,335 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,189 | 22.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (65775 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,137 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 326 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 223 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,018 | 49.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,317 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,253 | 20.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (65775 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,243 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,780 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,861 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,581 | 18.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 297 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,650 | 57.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,634 | 35.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (65775 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,911 | 87.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,898 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,632 | 56.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,163 | 40.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 659 | 22.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 103 | 3.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (65775 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,898 | 98.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 140 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 275 | 196.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 275 | 196.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 275 | 196.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 120 | 85.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 13 | 9.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 91 | 65.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 2.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (65775 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,651 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,859 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 792 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 345 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 366 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 68 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (65775 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,879 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,113 | 92.2% | 89.4% |
West Plains, MO65775