California, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65018
Moniteau County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,714
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,800
- Median income Near-median income area
- $179,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
California pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65018 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65018 (California, MO) fell -1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.3 in 2023 to 204.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65018 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in California, Moniteau County, Missouri, home to 7,714 residents across 423.8 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65018 reports a modest median household income of $67,800 (1% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,829. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $179,500 (6% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $753; 77.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Moniteau County, so 65018 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 65018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in California, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65018.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance 13
Finance and insurance
13 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,714
Population
423.8
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65018?
38.9
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
4.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,829
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65018 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
California, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,800 Top 39% higher than 61% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,549housing units
3,549
Total Housing Units
3,310
Occupied Units
239
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,500
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$753
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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 65018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65018
California (65018)
7,714 residents
- 65074 3,061
Russellville (65074)
3,061 residents
- 65025 786
Clarksburg (65025)
786 residents
- 65050 755
Latham (65050)
755 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65018 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65074
Russellville (65074)
$74,464 median income
- 65018
California (65018)
$67,800 median income
- 65050
Latham (65050)
$56,813 median income
- 65025
Clarksburg (65025)
$51,364 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65018 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65018, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,714 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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