PlainZIP

Armstrong, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65230

Howard County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

703
4/sq mi
$51,607
Median income
$77,100
Median home value
9.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Armstrong pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65230 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65230 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Armstrong, Howard County, Missouri, home to just 703 residents across 175.8 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65230 reports a modest median household income of $51,607 (23% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $24,821. Poverty here runs at 16.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. Median home value sits at $77,100 (60% below the state average), median rent at $913 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 65230, plus 4 more within Howard County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 65230, Armstrong, 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

703

Population

175.8

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65230?

33.6

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$51,607

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$24,821

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65230 ranks nationally

Armstrong, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,607 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.0%

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

What does housing look like?

324

Total Housing Units

215

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$77,100

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$913

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 65230, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,054,000.

3

Businesses

26

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 65230 vs 65248 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
65248 Fayette, MO 4,619 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Howard County

65248 standard
Fayette, MO
Pop: 4,619
65254 standard
Glasgow, MO
Pop: 1,810
65274 standard
New Franklin, MO
Pop: 1,710
65250 standard
Franklin, MO
Pop: 617

Related Areas

Howard County Armstrong, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65230 in? ▼
ZIP code 65230 (Armstrong) is located in Howard County, Missouri. Howard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/howard-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65230? ▼
ZIP code 65230 in Armstrong, MO has a population of 703 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65230? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65230 is $51,607, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65230? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65230 is $77,100, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65230? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65230 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65230? ▼
ZIP code 65230 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65230? ▼
In ZIP code 65230, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.0% 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 65230? ▼
In ZIP code 65230, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65230? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65230 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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