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Couch, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65690

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

298
3/sq mi
$203,300
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Couch pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65690 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65690 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Couch, Oregon County, Missouri, home to just 298 residents across 114.6 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 65690, but per-capita income is $59,743. Local economic indicators show a 24.6% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $203,300 (6% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.1, and the average commute is -. To put 65690 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Oregon 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 →

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 65690, Couch, 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

298

Population

114.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 65690?

58.1

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$59,743

Per Capita Income

24.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

104

Total Housing Units

83

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

1.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$203,300

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 65690, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $293,000.

4

Businesses

9

Employees

$293K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 65690 vs 65778 →

ZIP 65690 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 65690 ranks #3 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 Code City Population Distance
65778 Myrtle, MO 524 3.9 mi
65606 Alton, MO 3,613 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oregon County

65791 standard
Thayer, MO
Pop: 4,585
65606 standard
Alton, MO
Pop: 3,613
65692 standard
Koshkonong, MO
Pop: 1,332
65778 standard
Myrtle, MO
Pop: 524

Related Areas

Oregon County Couch, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65690 in? ▼
ZIP code 65690 (Couch) is located in Oregon County, Missouri. Oregon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oregon-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65690? ▼
ZIP code 65690 in Couch, MO has a population of 298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65690? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65690 is $203,300, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65690? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65690 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65690? ▼
ZIP code 65690 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65690? ▼
In ZIP code 65690, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65690? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65690 is 24.6% 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.