Newburg, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65550
Phelps County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,127
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $71,275
- Median income Near-median income area
- $146,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newburg pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65550 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65550 covers 466.7 square miles in Newburg, Phelps County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,127 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65550 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,275 (7% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,071. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,900 (23% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $820; owner occupancy is 82.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Phelps County, so 65550 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 65550
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newburg, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65550.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65550, Newburg, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,127
Population
466.7
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65550?
40.8
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$71,275
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$29,071
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65550 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Newburg, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,275 Top 34% higher than 66% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,491housing units
1,491
Total Housing Units
1,113
Occupied Units
378
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,900
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$820
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 65550, employing approximately 118 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,709,000.
25
Businesses
118
Employees
$4.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 32.0% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 16.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 12.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 65550 vs 65457 →
ZIP 65550 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65550
Newburg (65550)
3,127 residents
- 65462
Edgar Springs (65462)
1,593 residents
- 65457 338
Devils Elbow (65457)
338 residents
- 65529 232
Jerome (65529)
232 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65550 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65550 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65529
Jerome (65529)
$111,618 median income
- 65457
Devils Elbow (65457)
$72,940 median income
- 65550
Newburg (65550)
$71,275 median income
- 65462
Edgar Springs (65462)
$54,712 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65550 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65550, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,127 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 65550 in?
ZIP code 65550 (Newburg) is located in Phelps County, Missouri. Phelps County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/phelps-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65550?
ZIP code 65550 in Newburg, MO has a population of 3,127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65550?
The median household income in ZIP 65550 is $71,275, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65550?
The median home value in ZIP 65550 is $146,900, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65550?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65550 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65550?
ZIP code 65550 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65550?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65550 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65550?
In ZIP code 65550, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 65550?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65550 is 29.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65550?
In ZIP code 65550, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65550?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65550 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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