PlainZIP

Oldfield, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65720

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

665
7/sq mi
$51,563
Median income
$250,000
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oldfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65720 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65720 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oldfield, Christian County, Missouri, home to just 665 residents across 89.9 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65720 reports a modest median household income of $51,563 (23% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $41,384. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Housing costs here run $250,000 for a typical home value (31% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 81.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Christian County, so you can benchmark 65720 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 65720, Oldfield, 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

665

Population

89.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65720?

45.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.5%
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 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$51,563

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$41,384

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65720 ranks nationally

Oldfield, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,563 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

183

Total Housing Units

179

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$250,000

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

1989

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 65720, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $191,000.

4

Businesses

10

Employees

$191K

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

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ZIP 65720 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 65720 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 65720 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 65720 ranks #3 of 3 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
65620 Bruner, MO 262 5.2 mi
65629 Chadwick, MO 574 4.4 mi
65753 Sparta, MO 5,027 6.9 mi
65657 Garrison, MO 94 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Christian County

65714 standard
Nixa, MO
Pop: 29,818
65721 standard
Ozark, MO
Pop: 28,550
65610 standard
Billings, MO
Pop: 5,239
65753 standard
Sparta, MO
Pop: 5,027
65631 standard
Clever, MO
Pop: 4,678
65669 standard
Highlandville, MO
Pop: 2,031

Related Areas

Christian County Oldfield, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65720 in? ▼
ZIP code 65720 (Oldfield) is located in Christian County, Missouri. Christian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/christian-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65720? ▼
ZIP code 65720 in Oldfield, MO has a population of 665 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65720? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65720 is $51,563, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65720? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65720 is $250,000, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65720? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65720 is White at 98.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65720? ▼
ZIP code 65720 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65720? ▼
In ZIP code 65720, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65720? ▼
In ZIP code 65720, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65720? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65720 is 4.8% 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.