65542 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 65542 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 65542 is White. The current unemployment level in 65542 is 4.2%.
| Population | 6,804 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.32% |
| Population Density | 34 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,085 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $36,650 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $157,470 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.50% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 97.86% |
65542 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,737 | 89.36% |
| Black | 482 | 7.51% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 2.35% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.16% |
65542 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 777 | 98.48% |
| Black | 5 | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
65542 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 347 | 9.7% |
| Bachelor Degree | 179 | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 1,426 | 39.84% |
| No High School Diploma | 104 | 2.91% |
| GED or Alternate | 594 | 16.6% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 635 | 17.74% |
| Associates Degree | 182 | 5.09% |
| Masters Degree | 72 | 2.01% |
| Professional Degree | 40 | 1.12% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |