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Waynesville, MO
City in Pulaski County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 65583.
Population
5,442
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
761
ZIP codes
1
Waynesville and its ZIP codes
Waynesville at a glance
- Waynesville is about 8.4 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 137th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $56,836 a year, 20% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,000 (13% below Missouri) and median rent is $1,152 a month.
Local data for Waynesville, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waynesville, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,836
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$1,152/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
32.0%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,032), Italian Americans (647), Mexican Americans (550).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for Waynesville.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,911
13,141 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,340
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$735M
FY 2026, $13,614 per person
How people get to work
Waynesville, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waynesville, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
580
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
66
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waynesville, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Waynesville
1 in or overlapping Waynesville. Population shown
Cities near Waynesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. RobertCity | 4 mi | 8.4 |
| Fort Leonard WoodCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 23 |
| CrockerCity | 9.2 mi | 1.2 |
| RichlandCity | 9.9 mi | 2.3 |
| DixonCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| StoutlandCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| NewburgCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| IberiaCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| DoolittleCity | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| Edgar SpringsCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| PlatoVillage | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| MontrealCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| BrumleyTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| LebanonCity | 26 mi | 14.6 |
| RollaCity | 27 mi | 12.1 |
| EvergreenVillage | 28 mi | 10.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waynesville, MO in?
- Waynesville is in Pulaski County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Waynesville, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waynesville include 65583.
- What is the population of Waynesville, MO?
- About 5,442 people live in Waynesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waynesville?
- Nearby places include St. Robert (4 mi), Fort Leonard Wood (7 mi), Crocker (9.2 mi), Richland (9.9 mi), Dixon (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023