ZIP Code 65261 Demographics

Chariton County, Missouri  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 65261 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,300

↓ 82.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$59,583

↓ 3.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$115,500

↓ 4.5% vs county

Median Age

38.8 yrs

↑ 15.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.0%

↑ 29.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 65261 compares to Chariton County and Missouri overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 65261 $60k Chariton $62k Missouri $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 65261 $116k Chariton $121k Missouri $199k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

18.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

74.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$385

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 65261 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$115,500
Down Payment (20%)$23,100
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$734P&I: $584 | Tax: $116 | Ins: $34
Rent (Local Median)
$385
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $349/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 65261, sorted by distance.

65246 7.4 mi away chariton county 65236 8.3 mi away chariton county 64660 11.0 mi away chariton county 64658 13.4 mi away linn county 64676 13.6 mi away chariton county 64681 19.7 mi away chariton county 64643 25.4 mi away carroll county

About Chariton County

Chariton County is located in Missouri and has a total population of 7,417. The county's median household income is $61,910 and median home value is $121,000. ZIP code 65261 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Chariton County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.