ZIP Code 65560 - Salem Missouri
Overview
ZIP Code 65560 is located in Salem Missouri. Portions of 65560 are also in Newton Township and Short Bend Township and Moore Township (Shannon County) and Franklin Township (Dent County) and Spring Creek West Township and Texas Township and Current Township (Dent County) and Spring Creek East Township and Meramec Township (Dent County) and Sinkin Township and Linn Township (Dent County) and Norman Township and Watkins Township and Spring Valley Township and Eminence Township and Union Township (Crawford County) and Gladden Township and Meramec Township (Phelps County) and Osage Township (Crawford County) and Jackson Township (Texas County) and Sherrill Township and Lake Spring. 65560 is primarily within Dent County, with some portions in Shannon County and Crawford County. Regionally, 65560 is located in the Springfield MO Area.
ZIP Code 65560 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Salem |
| Primary County | Dent County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 13,305 |
| Area Code(s) | 235 / 417 / 573 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 65560 Map
65560 Demographics
65560 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Missouri based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 65560 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 65560 is White. The current unemployment level in 65560 is 4.2%.
| Population | 13,305 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 15 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,453 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,242 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $438,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.3% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.64% |
65560 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,526 | 96.23% |
| Black | 76 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 126 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.08% |
65560 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,045 | 95.74% |
| Black | 14 | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.23% |
65560 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 697 | 9.1% |
| Bachelor Degree | 617 | 8.05% |
| High School Diploma | 2,957 | 38.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 108 | 1.41% |
| GED or Alternate | 712 | 9.29% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,466 | 19.13% |
| Associates Degree | 619 | 8.08% |
| Masters Degree | 420 | 5.48% |
| Professional Degree | 43 | 0.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 24 | 0.31% |
65560 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.53132629, -91.4670639 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 65560 | Newton TownshipShort Bend TownshipMoore Township (Shannon County)Franklin Township (Dent County)Spring Creek West TownshipTexas TownshipCurrent Township (Dent County)Spring Creek East TownshipMeramec Township (Dent County)Sinkin TownshipLinn Township (Dent County)Norman TownshipWatkins TownshipSpring Valley TownshipEminence TownshipUnion Township (Crawford County)Gladden TownshipMeramec Township (Phelps County)Osage Township (Crawford County)Jackson Township (Texas County)Sherrill TownshipLake Spring |
| Regions | Springfield MO Area Metro St. Louis Columbia-Jefferson City Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Rolla, MO |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 897 Square Miles |
65560 Schools
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65560 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 39d - Central Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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