PlainZIP

Preston, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65732

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

871
6/sq mi
$45,909
Median income
$278,800
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65732 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65732 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Preston, Hickory County, Missouri, home to just 871 residents across 136.1 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65732 reports a modest median household income of $45,909 (31% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $21,566. Local economic indicators show a 25.7% poverty rate alongside 9.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $278,800 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $577 per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hickory County, letting you compare 65732 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 65732, Preston, 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

871

Population

136.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65732?

36.4

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
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 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$45,909

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$21,566

Per Capita Income

25.7%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65732 ranks nationally

Preston, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,909 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

515

Total Housing Units

486

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$278,800

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$577

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 65732, employing approximately 65 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,330,000.

11

Businesses

65

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 45.5%

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 65732 vs 65767 →

ZIP 65732 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 65732 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 65732 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 65732 ranks #2 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
65767 Urbana, MO 2,106 6.7 mi
65634 Cross Timbers, MO 766 5.9 mi
65668 Hermitage, MO 1,745 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hickory County

65779 standard
Wheatland, MO
Pop: 2,207
65668 standard
Hermitage, MO
Pop: 1,745
65650 standard
Flemington, MO
Pop: 1,520
65724 standard
Pittsburg, MO
Pop: 1,392
65774 standard
Weaubleau, MO
Pop: 953
65634 standard
Cross Timbers, MO
Pop: 766

Related Areas

Hickory County Preston, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65732 in? ▼
ZIP code 65732 (Preston) is located in Hickory County, Missouri. Hickory County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hickory-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65732? ▼
ZIP code 65732 in Preston, MO has a population of 871 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65732? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65732 is $45,909, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65732? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65732 is $278,800, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65732? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65732 is White at 97.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65732? ▼
ZIP code 65732 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 65 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65732? ▼
In ZIP code 65732, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 65732? ▼
In ZIP code 65732, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65732? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65732 is 25.7% 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.