65202 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 65202 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 65202 is White. The current unemployment level in 65202 is 4.2%.
| Population | 47,776 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.24% |
| Population Density | 312 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,189 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,937 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $524,290 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.26% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 43.69% |
65202 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 35,578 | 76.24% |
| Black | 7,598 | 16.28% |
| Hispanic | 2,126 | 4.56% |
| Asian | 1,147 | 2.46% |
| Native American | 207 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.02% |
65202 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,456 | 49.54% |
| Black | 1,739 | 35.07% |
| Hispanic | 537 | 10.83% |
| Asian | 178 | 3.59% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 21 | 0.42% |
65202 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,104 | 8.23% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7,341 | 28.72% |
| High School Diploma | 5,377 | 21.04% |
| No High School Diploma | 311 | 1.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,464 | 5.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,727 | 14.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,625 | 6.36% |
| Masters Degree | 2,544 | 9.95% |
| Professional Degree | 478 | 1.87% |
| Doctorate Degree | 590 | 2.31% |