PlainZIP

Auxvasse, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65231

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

3,334
10/sq mi
$57,407
Median income
$146,600
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Auxvasse pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65231 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65231 covers 320.6 square miles in Auxvasse, Callaway County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,334 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65231 reports a modest median household income of $57,407 (14% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,090. Poverty here runs at 22.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. The typical home here is valued at $146,600 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of $670 monthly, and 81.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Callaway County, letting you compare 65231 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 65231

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auxvasse, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65231.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65231, Auxvasse, 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

3,334

Population

320.6

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65231?

39.7

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$57,407

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$30,090

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65231 ranks nationally

Auxvasse, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,407 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,328

Total Housing Units

1,198

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$146,600

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$670

Median Rent

1981

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

-7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65231 have decreased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 150
2021 +22.2% 183
2022 +14.1% 209
2023 +19.4% 250
2024 -7.9% 230

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 65231, employing approximately 719 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,566,000.

52

Businesses

719

Employees

$39.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 23.1%
Finance and insurance 6 11.5%
Manufacturing 5 9.6%
Retail trade 5 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 9.6%

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 65231 vs 65262 →

ZIP 65231 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 65231 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65231 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 65231 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
65262 Kingdom City, MO 955 5.0 mi
65232 Benton City, MO 249 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Callaway County

65251 standard
Fulton, MO
Pop: 22,437
65043 standard
Holts Summit, MO
Pop: 9,452
65063 standard
New Bloomfield, MO
Pop: 3,412
65080 standard
Tebbetts, MO
Pop: 1,015
65262 standard
Kingdom City, MO
Pop: 955
65059 standard
Mokane, MO
Pop: 867

Related Areas

Callaway County Auxvasse, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65231 in? ▼
ZIP code 65231 (Auxvasse) is located in Callaway County, Missouri. Callaway County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/callaway-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65231? ▼
ZIP code 65231 in Auxvasse, MO has a population of 3,334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65231? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65231 is $57,407, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65231? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65231 is $146,600, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65231? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65231 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65231? ▼
ZIP code 65231 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 719 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65231? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65231 are: Construction (12), Finance and insurance (6), Manufacturing (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65231? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65231 decreased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 65231? ▼
In ZIP code 65231, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 65231? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65231 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65231? ▼
In ZIP code 65231, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65231? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65231 is 22.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.