PlainZIP

Theodosia, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65761

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

1,273
4/sq mi
$43,000
Median income
$170,000
Median home value
5.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65761 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65761 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Theodosia, Ozark County, Missouri, home to just 1,273 residents across 310.5 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65761 reports a modest median household income of $43,000 (36% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $25,148. Poverty here runs at 15.9%, with unemployment measured at 9.4%. The typical home here is valued at $170,000 (11% below the state average); renters pay a median of $569 monthly, and 88.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ozark County, so you can benchmark 65761 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 65761, Theodosia, 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

1,273

Population

310.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65761?

55.4

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$43,000

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$25,148

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65761 ranks nationally

Theodosia, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,000 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 42.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,064

Total Housing Units

626

Occupied Units

438

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.2%
Renter 11.8%

$170,000

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$569

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 65761, employing approximately 122 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,602,000.

24

Businesses

122

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 20.8%

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 65761 vs 65676 →

ZIP 65761 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 65761 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 65761 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 65761 ranks #5 of 6 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
65676 Isabella, MO 472 6.6 mi
65733 Protem, MO 720 7.3 mi
65762 Thornfield, MO 441 8.8 mi
65729 Pontiac, MO 264 8.7 mi
72661 Oakland, AR 580 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ozark County

65655 standard
Gainesville, MO
Pop: 3,186
65626 standard
Caulfield, MO
Pop: 1,637
65637 standard
Dora, MO
Pop: 1,135
65609 standard
Bakersfield, MO
Pop: 778
65760 standard
Tecumseh, MO
Pop: 739
65773 standard
Wasola, MO
Pop: 711

Related Areas

Ozark County Theodosia, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65761 in? ▼
ZIP code 65761 (Theodosia) is located in Ozark County, Missouri. Ozark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ozark-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65761? ▼
ZIP code 65761 in Theodosia, MO has a population of 1,273 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65761? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65761 is $43,000, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65761? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65761 is $170,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65761? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65761 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65761? ▼
ZIP code 65761 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65761? ▼
In ZIP code 65761, 42.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.6% 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 65761? ▼
In ZIP code 65761, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65761? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65761 is 15.9% 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.