Westphalia, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65085
Osage County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,240
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $103,563
- Median income Above-median income area
- $290,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westphalia pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65085 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 65085 (Westphalia, MO) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 65085 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri, home to just 1,240 residents across 144.2 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65085 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,563 (55% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,917. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.5% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $290,600 (52% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 87.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $596.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Osage County, so 65085 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 65085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westphalia, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65085.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 65085, Westphalia, 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
1,240
Population
144.2
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65085?
36.9
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
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?
$103,563
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$38,917
Per Capita Income
1.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65085 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Westphalia, 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)
$103,563 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
490housing units
490
Total Housing Units
421
Occupied Units
69
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,600
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$596
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 65085, employing approximately 327 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,286,000.
32
Businesses
327
Employees
$12.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 15.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.4% |
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 65085 vs 65048 →
ZIP 65085 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65101
Jefferson City (65101)
30,587 residents
- 65035 1,826
Freeburg (65035)
1,826 residents
- 65085 1,240
Westphalia (65085)
1,240 residents
- 65058 1,017
Meta (65058)
1,017 residents
- 65054 835
Loose Creek (65054)
835 residents
- 65076 829
Saint Thomas (65076)
829 residents
- 65001 414
Argyle (65001)
414 residents
- 65048 154
Koeltztown (65048)
154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65085 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65085 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65085
Westphalia (65085)
$103,563 median income
- 65035
Freeburg (65035)
$90,815 median income
- 65048
Koeltztown (65048)
$88,750 median income
- 65001
Argyle (65001)
$80,938 median income
- 65101
Jefferson City (65101)
$74,807 median income
- 65058
Meta (65058)
$71,771 median income
- 65076
Saint Thomas (65076)
$64,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65085 ranks the highest of 7 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 65085, 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 (1,240 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 65085 in?
ZIP code 65085 (Westphalia) 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 65085?
ZIP code 65085 in Westphalia, MO has a population of 1,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65085?
The median household income in ZIP 65085 is $103,563, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65085?
The median home value in ZIP 65085 is $290,600, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65085 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65085?
ZIP code 65085 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65085?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65085 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65085?
In ZIP code 65085, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 65085?
In ZIP code 65085, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65085 is 1.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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