Richland, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65556

Pulaski County, Missouri — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 12, 2026

5,869
10/sq mi: $38,194
Median income: $108,400
Median home value: 13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 65556 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 586.9 square miles in Richland, Pulaski County, Missouri. The area is home to 5,869 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 65556 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65556 sits at $38,194 (43% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $22,912. The poverty rate stands at 26.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $108,400 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $478 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65556 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 65556 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 65556

Retail trade

18
Health care and social assistance

10
Other services (except public administration)

9
Transportation and warehousing

7
Finance and insurance

6

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65556, Richland, MO · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-12 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,869

Population

586.9

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65556?

40.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%

African American 0.5%

Asian 1.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

$22,912

Per Capita Income

26.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65556 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$38,194 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,293

Total Housing Units

2,143

Occupied Units

150

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%

Renter 24.4%

$108,400

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$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.

Businesses

640

Employees

$27.1M

Annual Payroll

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 →

65556

5,869
65452

3,315
65567

1,253
65534

1,029

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65556 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

65534

$72,500
65452

$60,350
65567

$55,050
65556

$38,194

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
65567	Stoutland, MO	1,253	7.5 mi
65452	Crocker, MO	3,315	11.6 mi
65534	Laquey, MO	1,029	12.0 mi

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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.