PlainZIP

Galena, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65656

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

4,929
16/sq mi
$67,239
Median income
$232,900
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Galena pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65656 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65656 covers 304.3 square miles in Galena, Stone County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,929 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65656 reports a modest median household income of $67,239 (1% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,342. Poverty here runs at 16.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $232,900 (22% above the state average); renters pay a median of $847 monthly, and 81.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 65656 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Stone County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 65656

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galena, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65656.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 65656, Galena, 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

4,929

Population

304.3

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 65656?

44.7

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$67,239

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$30,342

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65656 ranks nationally

Galena, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,239 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,315

Total Housing Units

1,768

Occupied Units

547

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$232,900

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$847

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 65656, employing approximately 377 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,915,000.

75

Businesses

377

Employees

$13.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 41.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 8.0%
Retail trade 5 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.0%
Finance and insurance 3 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.0%

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 65656 vs 65624 →

ZIP 65656 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65656 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65656 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 65656 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
65624 Cape Fair, MO 1,577 7.1 mi
65633 Crane, MO 4,131 8.1 mi
65737 Reeds Spring, MO 8,413 8.2 mi
65728 Ponce De Leon, MO 76 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stone County

65737 standard
Reeds Spring, MO
Pop: 8,413
65686 standard
Kimberling City, MO
Pop: 4,920
65633 standard
Crane, MO
Pop: 4,131
65681 standard
Lampe, MO
Pop: 2,345
65611 standard
Blue Eye, MO
Pop: 1,969
65624 standard
Cape Fair, MO
Pop: 1,577

Related Areas

Stone County Galena, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65656 in? ▼
ZIP code 65656 (Galena) is located in Stone County, Missouri. Stone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stone-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65656? ▼
ZIP code 65656 in Galena, MO has a population of 4,929 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65656? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65656 is $67,239, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65656? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65656 is $232,900, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65656? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65656 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65656? ▼
ZIP code 65656 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 377 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65656? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65656 are: Construction (31), Other services (except public administration) (7), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65656? ▼
In ZIP code 65656, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 65656? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65656 is 31.5 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 65656? ▼
In ZIP code 65656, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65656? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65656 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.