ZIP Code 65605 - Aurora Missouri
Overview
ZIP Code 65605 is located in Aurora Missouri. Portions of 65605 are also in Aurora Township and Mountain Township (Barry County) and Jenkins Township and Buck Prairie Township and Mineral Township (Barry County) and Crane Creek Township and Ozark Township (Barry County) and Mount Vernon Township and McDonald Township (Barry County) and Shell Knob Township and Spring River Township and Grant Township (Stone County) and McDowell Township and Turnback Township and Pierce Township (Stone County). 65605 is primarily within Barry County, with some portions in Lawrence County and Stone County. Regionally, 65605 is located in the Springfield MO Area.
ZIP Code 65605 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Aurora |
| Primary County | Barry County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 11,705 |
| Area Code(s) | 417 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 65605 Map
65605 Demographics
65605 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 65605 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 65605 is White. The current unemployment level in 65605 is 4.2%.
| Population | 11,705 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.96% |
| Population Density | 64 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,638 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,421 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $599,090 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.25% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 78.25% |
65605 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,100 | 94.25% |
| Black | 3 | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 649 | 5.51% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
65605 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,385 | 81.09% |
| Black | 20 | 1.17% |
| Hispanic | 280 | 16.39% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.88% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
65605 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 610 | 9.66% |
| Bachelor Degree | 663 | 10.5% |
| High School Diploma | 2,806 | 44.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 192 | 3.04% |
| GED or Alternate | 339 | 5.37% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,176 | 18.63% |
| Associates Degree | 394 | 6.24% |
| Masters Degree | 71 | 1.12% |
| Professional Degree | 32 | 0.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 29 | 0.46% |
65605 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.86012268, -93.68041229 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 65605 | Aurora TownshipMountain Township (Barry County)Jenkins TownshipBuck Prairie TownshipMineral Township (Barry County)Crane Creek TownshipOzark Township (Barry County)Mount Vernon TownshipMcDonald Township (Barry County)Shell Knob TownshipSpring River TownshipGrant Township (Stone County)McDowell TownshipTurnback TownshipPierce Township (Stone County) |
| Region | Springfield MO Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 183 Square Miles |
65605 Schools
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65605 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 39a - Springfield Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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