Loose Creek, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65054
Osage County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 835
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $200,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Loose Creek pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 97%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65054 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65054 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Loose Creek, Osage County, Missouri, home to just 835 residents across 65.7 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 65054, but per-capita income is $115,644. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 1.6%. Median home value is $200,700 (5% above the average Missouri ZIP); 97.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Osage County, so 65054 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 65054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Loose Creek, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65054.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 65054, Loose Creek, 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
835
Population
65.7
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65054?
39.5
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.1%
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?
$115,644
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
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
307housing units
307
Total Housing Units
307
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,700
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 65054, employing approximately 142 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,723,000.
23
Businesses
142
Employees
$4.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 21.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 17.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 13.0% |
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 65054 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
- 65085 1,240
Westphalia (65085)
1,240 residents
- 65080 1,015
Tebbetts (65080)
1,015 residents
- 65054 835
Loose Creek (65054)
835 residents
- 65048 154
Koeltztown (65048)
154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65054 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 65054 in?
ZIP code 65054 (Loose Creek) 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 65054?
ZIP code 65054 in Loose Creek, MO has a population of 835 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65054?
The median home value in ZIP 65054 is $200,700, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65054?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65054 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65054?
ZIP code 65054 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65054?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65054 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65054?
In ZIP code 65054, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 65054?
In ZIP code 65054, approximately 97.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65054?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65054 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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