ZIP Code 65761 in Theodosia, MO

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Theodosia, Missouri
City Alias:Cedar Creek Township, Cedar Crk Twp, Dugginsville
Names to Avoid:
Longrun, Ocie
Counties:Ozark County[Primary]
Adair County
Marion County
Taney County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:37:57 AM
Population:1,085 [See All]
Area Code:417
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.6050, -92.7298
Land Area:114.631 sq mi
Quick Link:
https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/65761/zip-code-65761.asp

Download this data |

Download ZIP Boundaries |

Interactive charts load automatically as you scroll. Hover for data, click to explore trends, and use the menu to export.

Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 65761 has 1,085 residents and 523 households (average 2.07 persons per household). The median age is 59.2 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.3% male and 47.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.0%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (1.0%, much lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,085Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:1,324Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:1,341Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:9.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$43,000Source: Census ACS
Households:523Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$170,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.07Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.03Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,2841,1101,1201,0911,0529561,0121,0581,1681,0611,0091,2891,3831,324
Decennial Census1,273------------------1,085--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 59.2

Male Median Age: 59.5

Female Median Age: 58.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male51521212118132331443641586753582319
Female172118211213122421214444725354401120
Total223639423331254752658085130120107983439
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,02097.33%
Black:10.10%
Hispanic:*70.67%
Asian:40.38%
American Indian:50.48%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:111.05%
Total:1,048100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:56752.26%59.5 years
Females:51847.74%58.9 years
Total:1,085100%59.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,31199.02%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:100.76%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:30.98%
Total Population:1,324100%
Total Native Population:1,31199.02%
Total Foreign-born Population:130.98%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $43,000, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $6,472 (17.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,096. Family households earn a median of $53,482 versus $30,682 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,800). By gender, male median income is $34,500 and female is $26,830, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,670 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 40.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (36.1%).

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$36,528$29,779$35,536$32,212$30,909$29,593$33,578$32,232$24,904$22,917$23,750$33,846$36,903$43,000
Median Family Income$42,589$42,500$44,048$42,583$38,611$39,107$42,404$42,857$39,250$31,548$40,074$48,150$49,688$53,482
Median NonFamily Income$17,188$18,333$17,399$24,464$22,500$21,544$23,382$22,639$15,125$16,705$18,125$22,875$28,625$30,682
Median Male Income$25,192$25,096$26,071$27,083$28,125$30,357$24,479$24,828$30,987$30,500$31,438$33,362$34,107$34,500
Median Female Income$36,250$33,750$30,000$29,688$31,000$30,278$30,662$30,625$29,063$33,750$26,000$26,211$26,552$26,830
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:42436.33%
Unemployed:443.77%
Not In Labor Force:69959.90%
Total:1,167100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5212.26%
Service:7918.63%
Sales and Office:15336.08%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7216.98%
Production, transportation, and material moving:6816.04%
Total Civilian Employed Population:424100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $170,000, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $58,800 (52.88%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,900. The median gross rent is $569, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is down $6 (1.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $77. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.18% (46.74% with a mortgage, 53.26% free-and-clear) and renters 11.82% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 41.17%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$111,200$94,600$94,100$91,800$80,300$100,500$131,900$165,800$185,900$179,300$171,000$198,300$185,600$170,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:68.11%
$500 to $999:1925.68%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:4966.22%
Total:74100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$575$561$488$546$645$495$504$583$492$660$686$733$579$569
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):25841.21%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):29446.96%
Renter Occupied:7411.82%
Total Occupied Housing Units:626100%

Occupied Housing Units:62658.83%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):43841.17%
Total Housing Units:1,064100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:82677.63%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:23822.37%
Total Housing Units:1,064100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 5.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 48.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 56.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 14.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 17.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (46.76%). College enrollment is 46.76%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:292.82%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:959.25%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):38137.10%
Some college, no degree:35734.76%
Associate's degree:10710.42%
Bachelor's degree:302.92%
Graduate or professional degree:282.73%
Total:1,027100%
High school or higher:90387.93%
Bachelor's degree or higher:585.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:63741.72%
Public Insurance:74748.92%
No Insurance:1439.36%
Total:1,527100%
Has Health Insurance:1,38490.64%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty10.4%10.2%6.9%9.2%11.8%11.6%14.0%16.2%31.7%33.9%36.1%28.6%27.5%14.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:139.35%
Kindergarten:64.32%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4129.50%
High school (grades 9-12):1410.07%
College or graduate school:6546.76%
Total:139100%
Early Childhood:1913.67%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):6143.88%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 65761 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 24 business establishments, employing about 122 people with an annual payroll of $2,602,000. USPS data shows 648 residential mailboxes and 15 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:648Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:15Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:805Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:648Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:24Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$470,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,602,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:122Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 65761 is located in Ozark County, Missouri, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Missouri's 1st, 7th, and 8th Congressional Districts. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 65761. It covers 114.631 sq mi of land and a water area of 13.166 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:114.631 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:13.166 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,07,08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:19318.29, 6272.84, 19901.17 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2972898Source: Census
Place Name:Theodosia village; MissouriSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


65762 | | 65760

Schools in ZIP Code 65761


ZIP Code 65761 is in the Lutie R-VI School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Lutie Elem. 5802 US Hwy 160
Theodosia, MO 65761
District: Lutie R-VI School District
Lutie High 5802 US Hwy 160
Theodosia, MO 65761
District: Lutie R-VI School District
Future Men High School 3278 Deer Ln
Kirbyville, MO 65679
District: Private SchoolNearby
Riverview Christian School 13901 US Highway 160
Forsyth, MO 65653
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Christian Academy 119 Myrtle Ave
Hollister, MO 65672
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 65761


Arkansas State University-Mountain Home 1600 South College Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Type: Post Secondary
College Of The Ozarks 100 Opportunity Avenue
Point Lookout, MO 65726-0017
Type: Post Secondary
North Arkansas College 1515 Pioneer Drive
Harrison, AR 72601-5508
Type: Post Secondary
Evangel University-James River Assembly Of God Church 6100 North 19th Street
Ozark, MO 65721-6694
Type: Post Secondary
Bryan University 4255 S Nature Center Way
Springfield, MO 65804
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Springfield 3271 E. Battlefield Rd., Suite 250
Springfield, MO 65804-4378
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov