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
$200,700
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.7 square miles in Loose Creek, Osage County, Missouri. The area is home to 835 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 65054 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65054 sits at , while per-capita income is $115,644. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $200,700 (5% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65054 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Osage County, so you can benchmark 65054 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 65054

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65054.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

835

Population

65.7

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65054?

39.5

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

307

Total Housing Units

307

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.4%
Renter 2.6%

$200,700

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65054 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
65016 Bonnots Mill, MO 1,376 5.3 mi
65035 Freeburg, MO 1,826 8.6 mi
65051 Linn, MO 4,874 7.9 mi
65080 Tebbetts, MO 1,015 10.2 mi
65085 Westphalia, MO 1,240 9.6 mi
65048 Koeltztown, MO 154 10.4 mi

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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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