65265 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 65265, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

65265 is a zip code in Audrain County and Monroe County, Missouri, which covers Linn, Loutre, Prairie, Salt River, South Fork, and Wilson, with a total population of 15,098 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 65265 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 65265.

The estimated population of people living in 65265 is 15,098, with a median age of 41.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 65265 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,098
+0.92%
+0.43%
2020
14,961
 -0.61% -
2019
15,053
 -0.04% -
2018
15,059
+0.17%
-
2017
15,033
 - -

Population of 65265 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 65265 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.5%
86.3%
 -0.93%
Black/African American
4.1%
5%
 -18.00%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
4.5%
3.9%
 +15.38%
Asian
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.8%
4.3%
 +11.63%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 65265 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 65265 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 65265 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 65265 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.1 +1.48% 39.1 +2.62% 43.5 -0.23%
2020 40.5 +0.5% 38.1 0% 43.6 +1.4%
2019 40.3 0% 38.1 -0.52% 43 +1.65%
2018 40.3 -1.47% 38.3 -1.03% 42.3 -0.24%
2017 40.9 - 38.7 - 42.4 -

The median age of the 65265 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 65265 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 986 +4.32% 869 -11.33% 1,025 769
10 to 19 960 +22.61% 1,050 -24.31% 1,195 812
20 to 29 907 -9.24% 922 -6.75% 824 860
30 to 39 838 -14.46% 880 +25.1% 723 1,119
40 to 49 928 +9.95% 839 -1.18% 1,023 815
50 to 59 987 +2.77% 1,125 -3.9% 1,001 1,079
60 to 69 812 +8.5% 1,015 +6.61% 876 1,073
70+ 741 +9.55% 1,174 -5.79% 809 1,095

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 65265 zip code is $46,318.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 65265.

  • Under 25
    $32,759.00
  • 25 to 44
    $48,333.00
  • 45 to 64
    $50,642.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,140.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 65265 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 65265, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 65265 is currently $64,173.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.61% of households in 65265 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 65265 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    34.74%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.24%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.57%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 65265 is $26,025.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 65265 by the total population of 65265.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 65265 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 65265 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.83%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.95%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 65265 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 65265 zip over the age of 16 is 12,112.

Of those people, a total of 62.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 65265 is 58.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 65265 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 815 50.10% 4.90%
20 to 24 years 658 87.50% 18.70%
25 to 29 years 1,026 83.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,061 74.80% 11.10%
35 to 44 years 1,816 85.80% 7.50%
45 to 54 years 1,830 87.50% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 1,053 61.40% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 1,095 41.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,605 30.40% 12.30%
75 years and over 1,153 12.20% 7.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 65265. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,835 62.40% 6.20%
Black or African American 594 64.50% 5.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 32 87.50% 0.00%
Asian 82 70.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 23 0.00% 0.00%
Other 95 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 451 46.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 434 63.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,545 62.50% 6.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 65265 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 65265 is 7,087, with median earnings of $31,991.00.

Women in 65265 are earning approximately 84.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,087 $31,991.00
Male 3,531 $34,614.00
Female 3,556 $29,271.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 65265 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 479 $53,516.00
Business and Financial 87 $40,096.00
Computer and Mathematical 110 $55,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $52,266.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 113 $28,869.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 278 $34,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $22,386.00
Healthcare Practitioners 585 $49,583.00
Healthcare Support 391 $27,994.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $27,468.00
Law Enforcement 215 $46,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 495 $9,769.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 205 $25,422.00
Personal Care and Service 254 $22,818.00
Sales 492 $21,071.00
Office and Administrative Support 847 $30,310.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 96 $17,981.00
Construction and Extraction 253 $46,359.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 311 $33,811.00
Production 749 $33,428.00
Transportation and Material Moving 407 $50,336.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 65265 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 65265.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 304 $53,281.00 175 $57,788.00
Business and Financial 41 $42,212.00 46 $33,804.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $85,833.00 32 $45,395.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $52,266.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $0.00 89 $37,847.00
Legal 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 27 $71,625.00 251 $24,408.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 24 $21,591.00
Healthcare Practitioners 101 $57,026.00 484 $47,303.00
Healthcare Support 48 $0.00 343 $29,390.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 38 $71,071.00 39 $0.00
Law Enforcement 121 $75,941.00 94 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 325 $9,673.00 170 $9,850.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 117 $25,685.00 88 $25,255.00
Personal Care and Service 66 $8,750.00 188 $23,545.00
Sales 180 $39,085.00 312 $14,615.00
Office and Administrative Support 165 $27,183.00 682 $31,278.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 70 $14,535.00 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 253 $46,359.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 311 $33,811.00 0 $0.00
Production 509 $34,375.00 240 $27,130.00
Transportation and Material Moving 367 $50,648.00 40 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,717 households in 65265, with an average household size of 2.6 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,560 families living in the 65265 zip code with an average family size of 3.35 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 65265:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,522 210 828 2,157
Average Household Size 3.33 4.53 3.5 1.21
Total Families 2,522 210 828 0
Average Household Size 3.31 3.74 3.37 0

Poverty

Of the 3,560 families living in 65265, 11.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 65265:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,537 housing units in 65265.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,717 87.46%
Vacant 820 12.54%

26.59% of the total 6,537 housing units in 65265 are rental units. This is approximately 1,738 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,863 are occupied by the owner - or 59.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 65265 is $643.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 65265 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    116
  • Less than $500
    340
  • $500 to $999
    1,295
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    103
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 65265 is $104,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 65265 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    502
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,364
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    657
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    604
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    372
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    199
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    70
  • $1,000,000 or more
    95

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 65265. The chart below shows the number of properties in 65265 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    905
  • 1940 to 1949
    567
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,126
  • 1960 to 1969
    745
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,236
  • 1980 to 1989
    591
  • 1990 to 1999
    744
  • 2000 to 2009
    433
  • 2010 to 2013
    190
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 65265 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    382
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,034
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,023
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,278

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 65265 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 65265 that commute to work in a particular way.

22 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 65265.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    409
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,780
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,016
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    612
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    408
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    209
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    561
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    44
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    370
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    666
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    237
  • 90 or more minutes
    155

Summary

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