65236 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 65236 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 65236 is White. The current unemployment level in 65236 is 4.2%.
| Population | 1,293 |
| Population Growth Rate | -14.83% |
| Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 594 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,083 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $162,290 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.92% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 85.38% |
65236 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,176 | 94.92% |
| Black | 51 | 4.12% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
65236 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 216 | 92.7% |
| Black | 13 | 5.58% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
65236 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 92 | 10.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 62 | 7.27% |
| High School Diploma | 393 | 46.07% |
| No High School Diploma | 4 | 0.47% |
| GED or Alternate | 46 | 5.39% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 108 | 12.66% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 7.97% |
| Masters Degree | 45 | 5.28% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 35 | 4.1% |
