Lohman, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65053
Cole County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,425
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $120,870
- Median income Above-median income area
- $341,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lohman pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65053 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65053 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lohman, Cole County, Missouri, home to just 1,425 residents across 90.8 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65053 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,870 (81% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,530. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.6% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,400 (79% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 90.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $745.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cole County, so 65053 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 65053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lohman, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65053.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 65053, Lohman, 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
1,425
Population
90.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65053?
45.7
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$120,870
Median Household Income
+81% vs state ZIP avg
$57,530
Per Capita Income
1.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65053 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Lohman, 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)
$120,870 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
627housing units
627
Total Housing Units
604
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,400
Median Home Value
+79% vs state ZIP avg
$745
Median Rent
1979
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2022)
158
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+58%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65053 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +6.7% | 135 |
| 2019 | +3.1% | 139 |
| 2020 | +0.8% | 140 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 150 |
| 2022 | +5.9% | 158 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 65053, employing approximately 114 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,869,000.
26
Businesses
114
Employees
$4.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 23.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 65053 vs 65109 →
ZIP 65053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65109
Jefferson City (65109)
38,090 residents
- 65074 3,061
Russellville (65074)
3,061 residents
- 65023 1,730
Centertown (65023)
1,730 residents
- 65053 1,425
Lohman (65053)
1,425 residents
- 65064 578
Olean (65064)
578 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65053 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65053
Lohman (65053)
$120,870 median income
- 65109
Jefferson City (65109)
$74,694 median income
- 65074
Russellville (65074)
$74,464 median income
- 65023
Centertown (65023)
$72,663 median income
- 65064
Olean (65064)
$66,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65053 ranks the highest 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 65053, 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 (1,425 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 65053 in?
ZIP code 65053 (Lohman) is located in Cole County, Missouri. Cole County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cole-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65053?
ZIP code 65053 in Lohman, MO has a population of 1,425 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65053?
The median household income in ZIP 65053 is $120,870, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65053?
The median home value in ZIP 65053 is $341,400, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65053?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65053 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65053?
ZIP code 65053 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 114 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65053?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65053 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65053?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65053 increased by 5.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 65053?
In ZIP code 65053, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65053?
In ZIP code 65053, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65053?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65053 is 1.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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