Richland, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65556
Pulaski County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,869
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $38,194
- Median income Below-median income area
- $108,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Richland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65556 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65556 (Richland, MO) rose +45.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 156.8 in 2023 to 228.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65556 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richland, Pulaski County, Missouri, home to 5,869 residents across 586.9 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65556 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,194 (43% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,912. The poverty rate is 26.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $108,400 (43% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $478; owner occupancy is 75.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pulaski County, so 65556 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 65556
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richland, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65556.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 6
Finance and insurance
6 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 65556, Richland, 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
5,869
Population
586.9
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65556?
40.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.9%
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?
$38,194
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$22,912
Per Capita Income
26.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65556 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Richland, 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)
$38,194 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
2,293housing units
2,293
Total Housing Units
2,143
Occupied Units
150
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$108,400
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$478
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+45.5%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65556 have increased 45.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.6% | 133 |
| 2021 | +23.2% | 163 |
| 2022 | +6.5% | 174 |
| 2023 | -9.9% | 157 |
| 2024 | +45.5% | 228 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 77 business establishments in ZIP 65556, employing approximately 640 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,067,000.
77
Businesses
640
Employees
$27.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 23.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 11.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.9% |
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 65556 vs 65567 →
ZIP 65556 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65556
Richland (65556)
5,869 residents
- 65452
Crocker (65452)
3,315 residents
- 65567 1,253
Stoutland (65567)
1,253 residents
- 65534 1,029
Laquey (65534)
1,029 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65556 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65556 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65534
Laquey (65534)
$72,500 median income
- 65452
Crocker (65452)
$60,350 median income
- 65567
Stoutland (65567)
$55,050 median income
- 65556
Richland (65556)
$38,194 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65556 ranks #4 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 65556, 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 (5,869 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 65556 in?
ZIP code 65556 (Richland) is located in Pulaski County, Missouri. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65556?
ZIP code 65556 in Richland, MO has a population of 5,869 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65556?
The median household income in ZIP 65556 is $38,194, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65556?
The median home value in ZIP 65556 is $108,400, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65556?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65556 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65556?
ZIP code 65556 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 640 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65556?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65556 are: Retail trade (18), Health care and social assistance (10), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65556?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65556 increased by 45.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65556?
In ZIP code 65556, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 65556?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65556 is 27.9 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 65556?
In ZIP code 65556, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65556?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65556 is 26.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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