ZIP Code 65790 in Pottersville, MO

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Pottersville, Missouri
Counties:Howell County[Primary]
Ozark County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:32:40 AM
Population:763 [See All]
Area Code:417
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.6893, -92.0569
Land Area:57.317 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 65790 has 763 residents and 320 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 43.6 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.4% male and 47.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.1%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:763Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:925Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:835Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:13.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$57,536Source: Census ACS
Households:320Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$88,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.65Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--5456417648769018709589298067241,086916925
Decennial Census739------------------763------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 43.6

Male Median Age: 43

Female Median Age: 45.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1916371720252033221925353233722117
Female102120338282119201639381526235156
Total293757502853415242356473475930272613
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:69594.69%
Black:50.68%
Hispanic:*202.72%
Asian:10.14%
American Indian:70.95%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:60.82%
Total:734100%
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:40052.42%43.0 years
Females:36347.58%45.5 years
Total:763100%43.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:88896.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:293.14%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:84.00%
Total Population:925100%
Total Native Population:88896.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:374.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $57,536, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $32,140 (126.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,524. Family households earn a median of $61,111 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,111). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $35,292, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $35,292 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$25,396$25,438$31,141$32,159$29,722$29,688$37,143$30,721$26,012$0$51,467$56,726$57,536
Median Family Income$26,250$25,813$33,906$45,204$38,182$39,091$37,024$32,404$31,000$37,697$57,933$64,470$61,111
Median NonFamily Income$18,229$18,125$28,333$27,604$24,000$20,000$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$32,083$31,103$31,642$31,069$0$31,373$42,885$0$0$0$38,317$41,394$0
Median Female Income$24,583$24,911$17,468$22,552$0$19,728$16,757$2,499$2,499$2,499$0$33,516$35,292
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:35652.98%
Unemployed:71.04%
Not In Labor Force:30945.98%
Total:672100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:13237.08%
Service:7320.51%
Sales and Office:3810.67%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4211.80%
Production, transportation, and material moving:7119.94%
Total Civilian Employed Population:356100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $88,100, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $14,500 (19.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($996), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.94% (51.61% with a mortgage, 48.39% free-and-clear) and renters 20.06% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.40%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$73,600$109,600$171,200$168,600$171,200$157,800$144,100$0$64,700$64,400$71,700$85,000$88,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:3042.86%
$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:4057.14%
Total:70100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$714$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):14441.26%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):13538.68%
Renter Occupied:7020.06%
Total Occupied Housing Units:349100%

Occupied Housing Units:34986.60%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5413.40%
Total Housing Units:403100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:32480.40%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:7919.60%
Total Housing Units:403100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 16.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 19.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 33.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (69.30%). Public coverage is 59.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (33.20%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 17.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 29.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (56.44%). College enrollment is 14.02%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:294.83%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:81.33%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):30050.00%
Some college, no degree:9215.33%
Associate's degree:7212.00%
Bachelor's degree:8714.50%
Graduate or professional degree:122.00%
Total:600100%
High school or higher:56393.83%
Bachelor's degree or higher:9916.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:31430.08%
Public Insurance:55252.87%
No Insurance:17817.05%
Total:1,044100%
Has Health Insurance:86682.95%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty17.6%21.6%16.9%10.7%8.1%13.7%18.6%24.7%29.4%38.3%19.7%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:00.00%
Kindergarten:62.27%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):14956.44%
High school (grades 9-12):7227.27%
College or graduate school:3714.02%
Total:264100%
Early Childhood:62.27%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):22785.98%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 65790 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 10 people with an annual payroll of $147,000. USPS data shows 351 residential mailboxes and 11 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:351Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:11Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:377Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:351Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$36,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$147,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 65790 is located in Howell County, Missouri, within the West Plains, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48460) and Missouri's 8th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 40,168 people, about 1.90% of whom live in ZIP Code 65790. It covers 57.317 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.082 sq mi.

CBSA Name:West Plains, MOSource: Census
CBSA Number:48460Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:40,168Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:57.317 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.082 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:19901.17 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


65791 | | 65789

Schools in ZIP Code 65790


We could not locate which school district 65790 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

South Fork Elem. 3209 US Hwy 160
West Plains, MO 65775
District: West Plains R-VII School DistrictNearby
Fairview Elem. 4036 State Rte K
West Plains, MO 65775
District: Fairview R-XI School DistrictNearby
Glenwood Elem. 10286 State Rte 17
West Plains, MO 65775
District: Glenwood R-VIII School DistrictNearby
Ozark Horizon School 1715 Wayhaven Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
District: UnknownNearby
Richards Elem. 3461 County Rd 1710
West Plains, MO 65775
District: Richards R-V School DistrictNearby
Liberty Faith Church 147 E Jackson St
Norwood, MO 65717
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mt Zion Bible School Rr 1 Box 48
Ava, MO 65608
District: Private SchoolNearby
Ozark Mennonite School 2881 Oaklawn Rd
Seymour, MO 65746
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 65790


Missouri State University-West Plains 128 Garfield Avenue
West Plains, MO 65775-2715
Type: Post Secondary
South Central Career Center 407 W. Thornburgh
West Plains, MO 65775
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home 1600 South College Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Type: Post Secondary
Texas County Technical College 6915 S Hwy 63
Houston, MO 65483
Type: Post Secondary
Ozarka College 218 College Dr
Melbourne, AR 72556-0010
Type: Post Secondary
College Of The Ozarks 100 Opportunity Avenue
Point Lookout, MO 65726-0017
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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]
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