Linn, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65051
Osage County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,874
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,289
- Median income Below-median income area
- $191,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Linn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65051 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 65051 (Linn, MO) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 65051 covers 312.4 square miles in Linn, Osage County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,874 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65051 reports a modest median household income of $53,289 (20% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,483. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $191,200 (0% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $620; 64.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Osage County, so 65051 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 65051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Linn, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65051.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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 65051, Linn, 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
4,874
Population
312.4
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65051?
35.5
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
0.4%
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?
$53,289
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$32,483
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65051 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Linn, 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)
$53,289 28th percentile higher than 28% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,358housing units
2,358
Total Housing Units
1,900
Occupied Units
458
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$191,200
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$620
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 110 business establishments in ZIP 65051, employing approximately 1,105 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,124,000.
110
Businesses
1,105
Employees
$40.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 19.1% |
| Construction | 14 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 65051 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65051
Linn (65051)
4,874 residents
- 65035 1,826
Freeburg (65035)
1,826 residents
- 65016 1,376
Bonnots Mill (65016)
1,376 residents
- 65054 835
Loose Creek (65054)
835 residents
- 65062 49
Mount Sterling (65062)
49 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65051 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65051 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65035
Freeburg (65035)
$90,815 median income
- 65016
Bonnots Mill (65016)
$78,750 median income
- 65051
Linn (65051)
$53,289 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65051 ranks #3 of 3 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 65051, 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 (4,874 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 65051 in?
ZIP code 65051 (Linn) is located in Osage County, Missouri. Osage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/osage-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65051?
ZIP code 65051 in Linn, MO has a population of 4,874 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65051?
The median household income in ZIP 65051 is $53,289, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65051?
The median home value in ZIP 65051 is $191,200, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65051 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65051?
ZIP code 65051 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 1,105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65051?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65051 are: Retail trade (21), Construction (14), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65051?
In ZIP code 65051, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 65051?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65051 is 23.0 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 65051?
In ZIP code 65051, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65051 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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