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 Moderate-density area
- $67,239
- Median income Near-median income area
- $232,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Galena pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65656 (Galena, MO) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,342. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $232,900 (22% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 81.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $847.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stone County, so 65656 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 65656
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galena, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65656.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 65656?
44.7
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
0.3%
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?
$67,239
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$30,342
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65656 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Galena, 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)
$67,239 Top 40% higher than 60% of 948 Missouri 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,315housing units
2,315
Total Housing Units
1,768
Occupied Units
547
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,900
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 65737
Reeds Spring (65737)
8,413 residents
- 65656
Galena (65656)
4,929 residents
- 65633
Crane (65633)
4,131 residents
- 65624 1,577
Cape Fair (65624)
1,577 residents
- 65728 76
Ponce De Leon (65728)
76 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65656 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65656 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65656
Galena (65656)
$67,239 median income
- 65737
Reeds Spring (65737)
$63,811 median income
- 65624
Cape Fair (65624)
$61,995 median income
- 65633
Crane (65633)
$49,349 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65656, 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 (4,929 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 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.
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