Eldon, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65026
Miller County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,551
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,824
- Median income Below-median income area
- $190,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eldon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65026 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 65026 (Eldon, MO) rose +15.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.3 in 2023 to 277.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65026 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eldon, Miller County, Missouri, home to 11,551 residents across 373.8 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65026 reports a modest median household income of $48,824 (27% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,545. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $190,500 (0% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $799; 71.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Miller County, so 65026 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 65026
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eldon, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65026.
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 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 65026, Eldon, 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
11,551
Population
373.8
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65026?
39.2
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
1.1%
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?
$48,824
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$26,545
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65026 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Eldon, 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)
$48,824 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
5,617housing units
5,617
Total Housing Units
4,690
Occupied Units
927
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$190,500
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$799
Median Rent
1982
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
+15.8%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65026 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 166 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 192 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 226 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 239 |
| 2024 | +15.8% | 277 |
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 285 business establishments in ZIP 65026, employing approximately 2,922 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,481,000.
285
Businesses
2,922
Employees
$128.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 51 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 16.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.1% |
| Information | 3 | 1.1% |
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 65026 vs 65064 →
ZIP 65026 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65026
Eldon (65026)
11,551 residents
- 65049
Lake Ozark (65049)
6,618 residents
- 65011 2,374
Barnett (65011)
2,374 residents
- 65082 1,127
Tuscumbia (65082)
1,127 residents
- 65064 578
Olean (65064)
578 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65026 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65026 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65049
Lake Ozark (65049)
$86,453 median income
- 65064
Olean (65064)
$66,667 median income
- 65082
Tuscumbia (65082)
$60,260 median income
- 65026
Eldon (65026)
$48,824 median income
- 65011
Barnett (65011)
$40,990 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65026 ranks #4 of 5 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 65026, 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 (11,551 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 65026 in?
ZIP code 65026 (Eldon) is located in Miller County, Missouri. Miller County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/miller-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65026?
ZIP code 65026 in Eldon, MO has a population of 11,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65026?
The median household income in ZIP 65026 is $48,824, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65026?
The median home value in ZIP 65026 is $190,500, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65026?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65026 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65026?
ZIP code 65026 has 285 business establishments employing approximately 2,922 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65026?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65026 are: Construction (51), Retail trade (47), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65026?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65026 increased by 15.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 65026?
In ZIP code 65026, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 65026?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65026 is 23.4 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 65026?
In ZIP code 65026, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65026?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65026 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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