65043 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 65043 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 65043 is White. The current unemployment level in 65043 is 4.2%.
| Population | 10,083 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.81% |
| Population Density | 174 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,759 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,145 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $417,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.58% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.1% |
65043 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,871 | 90.56% |
| Black | 240 | 2.45% |
| Hispanic | 420 | 4.29% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.9% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 109 | 1.11% |
65043 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 541 | 89.72% |
| Black | 39 | 6.47% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 3.48% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
65043 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 367 | 6.37% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,081 | 18.76% |
| High School Diploma | 2,004 | 34.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 45 | 0.78% |
| GED or Alternate | 249 | 4.32% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 830 | 14.41% |
| Associates Degree | 587 | 10.19% |
| Masters Degree | 378 | 6.56% |
| Professional Degree | 148 | 2.57% |
| Doctorate Degree | 72 | 1.25% |
