ZIP Code 65018

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California · Moniteau County · Missouri

Population
7,714

18/sq mi

Median income
$67,800

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$179,500

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.7%

Median age 38.9

Land area
423.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 65018 in California, Missouri has a population of 7,714. The median household income is $67,800, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $179,500, 35% below the US average. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 65018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 423.8 square miles in California, Moniteau County, Missouri. The area is home to 7,714 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 65018 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65018 sits at $67,800 (1% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $31,829. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $179,500 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $753 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Moniteau County, so you can benchmark 65018 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 65018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65018.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65018, California, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,714

Population

423.8

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65018?

38.9

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$67,800

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$31,829

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,549

Total Housing Units

3,310

Occupied Units

239

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$179,500

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$753

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65018 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 148
2021 +9.8% 162
2022 +15.4% 187
2023 +10.2% 206
2024 -1.1% 204

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 177 business establishments in ZIP 65018, employing approximately 1,922 people with a combined annual payroll of $72,768,000.

177

Businesses

1,922

Employees

$72.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 35 19.8%
Retail trade 31 17.5%
Other services (except public administration) 27 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 16 9.0%
Finance and insurance 13 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 12 6.8%
Manufacturing 9 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.3%
Wholesale trade 3 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 65018 vs 65025 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
65025 Clarksburg, MO 786 7.5 mi
65050 Latham, MO 755 8.5 mi
65074 Russellville, MO 3,061 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65018 in?
ZIP code 65018 (California) is located in Moniteau County, Missouri. Moniteau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/moniteau-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65018?
ZIP code 65018 in California, MO has a population of 7,714 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65018?
The median household income in ZIP 65018 is $67,800, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65018?
The median home value in ZIP 65018 is $179,500, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65018 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65018?
ZIP code 65018 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 1,922 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65018?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65018 are: Construction (35), Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65018?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65018 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65018?
In ZIP code 65018, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 65018?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65018 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65018?
In ZIP code 65018, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65018 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for California, MO

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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