65240 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 65240 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 65240 is White. The current unemployment level in 65240 is 4.2%.
| Population | 8,640 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.89% |
| Population Density | 55 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,102 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,509 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $330,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 98.00% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 93.66% |
65240 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,236 | 98% |
| Black | 118 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
65240 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,240 | 96.42% |
| Black | 7 | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 2.57% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.08% |
65240 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 360 | 7.19% |
| Bachelor Degree | 955 | 19.08% |
| High School Diploma | 1,896 | 37.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 51 | 1.02% |
| GED or Alternate | 208 | 4.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 670 | 13.39% |
| Associates Degree | 463 | 9.25% |
| Masters Degree | 274 | 5.47% |
| Professional Degree | 76 | 1.52% |
| Doctorate Degree | 52 | 1.04% |