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 Low-density area
- $57,407
- Median income Below-median income area
- $146,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65231 (Auxvasse, MO) fell -7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.6 in 2023 to 229.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,090. The poverty rate is 22.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,600 (23% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $670; owner occupancy is 81.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Callaway County, so 65231 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 65231
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auxvasse, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65231.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 65231?
39.7
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
2.5%
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?
$57,407
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$30,090
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65231 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Auxvasse, 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)
$57,407 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
1,328housing units
1,328
Total Housing Units
1,198
Occupied Units
130
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,600
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 65231
Auxvasse (65231)
3,334 residents
- 65262 955
Kingdom City (65262)
955 residents
- 65232 249
Benton City (65232)
249 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65231 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65231 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65232
Benton City (65232)
$83,542 median income
- 65262
Kingdom City (65262)
$73,200 median income
- 65231
Auxvasse (65231)
$57,407 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65231, 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 (3,334 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 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.
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