65254 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 65254 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 65254 is White. The current unemployment level in 65254 is 4.2%.
| Population | 1,904 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.26% |
| Population Density | 19 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 736 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,490 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $197,090 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.53% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.78% |
65254 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,667 | 89.38% |
| Black | 97 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 4.83% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.16% |
65254 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 325 | 94.48% |
| Black | 12 | 3.49% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
65254 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 89 | 7.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 97 | 8.58% |
| High School Diploma | 634 | 56.11% |
| No High School Diploma | 9 | 0.8% |
| GED or Alternate | 60 | 5.31% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 130 | 11.5% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 4.07% |
| Masters Degree | 54 | 4.78% |
| Professional Degree | 11 | 0.97% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
