ZIP Code 65548, Missouri
ZIP Code 65548 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 65548 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Howell County / Shannon County / Texas County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,388. The land area covers 187.41 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,388 | ±736 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,459 | ±255 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,791 | ±278 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,459 | ±255 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 332 | ±123 |
| Median Home Value | $133,000 | ±$28,325 |
| Median Gross Rent | $500 | ±$172 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,698 | ±$12,539 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,829 | ±$3,196 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% | ±5.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,349 | ±352 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,533 | ±383 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.4% | ±5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 40,762 (2024)
ID: 129433
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MARK COLLINS
35 COURT SQUARE, RM 302, WEST PLAINS MO 65775-3400
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BIRCH TREE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | MOUNTAIN VIEW, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MOUNTAIN VIEW, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MOUNTAIN VIEW, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SUMMERSVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | SUMMERSVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | WILLOW SPRINGS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | WILLOW SPRINGS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | WILLOW SPRINGS, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southern Missouri Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 20.2 mi away | 407 W. Thornburgh, West Plains, MO, 65775 |
4172566152
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MOUNTAIN VIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 125 S OAK ST, MOUNTAIN VIEW, MO, 65548 |
(417) 934-6154
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Missouri State University-West Plains
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College | 20.8 mi away | 128 Garfield Avenue, West Plains, MO, 65775-2715 |
4172557255
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SUMMERSVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 480 FIRST ST, SUMMERSVILLE, MO, 65571 |
(417) 932-5261
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Texas County Technical College
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College | 24.7 mi away | 6915 S Hwy 63, Houston, MO, 65483 |
4179675466
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WILLOW SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 214 N HARRIS ST, WILLOW SPRINGS, MO, 65793 |
(417) 469-3482
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THOMASVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 132 OLD STREET, BIRCH TREE, MO, 65438 |
(417) 764-3603
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WEST PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 750 W BROADWAY ST, WEST PLAINS, MO, 65775 |
(417) 256-4775
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CABOOL BRANCH
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 418 WALNUT ST, CABOOL, MO, 65689 |
(417) 962-3722
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WEST PLAINS MUNI AP, MO US, located 13.8 miles from ZCTA5 65548. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.4° | 24.6° | 34.5° | 2.63" | — |
| February | 49.6° | 28.2° | 38.9° | 3.11" | — |
| March | 59.0° | 36.1° | 47.6° | 4.41" | — |
| April | 69.0° | 45.7° | 57.4° | 5.31" | — |
| May | 76.4° | 54.8° | 65.6° | 5.55" | — |
| June | 84.4° | 63.3° | 73.9° | 4.04" | — |
| July | 88.6° | 67.2° | 77.9° | 4.21" | — |
| August | 88.4° | 65.5° | 76.9° | 3.36" | — |
| September | 80.8° | 57.4° | 69.1° | 3.09" | — |
| October | 69.5° | 46.2° | 57.9° | 4.08" | — |
| November | 57.1° | 36.1° | 46.6° | 4.34" | — |
| December | 47.2° | 27.8° | 37.5° | 3.12" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View city | City | 1.0 mi | — |
| Montier CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Birch Tree city | City | 12.1 mi | — |
| Summersville city | City | 12.3 mi | — |
| Willow Springs city | City | 13.9 mi | — |
| Pomona CDP | CDP | 14.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 65548. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.