ZIP Code 65232

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Benton City · Audrain County · Missouri

Population
249

4/sq mi

Median income
$83,542

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$162,500

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.5%

Median age 54.8

Land area
63.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 65232 in Benton City, Missouri has a population of 249. The median household income is $83,542, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $162,500, 42% below the US average. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 65232 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.8 square miles in Benton City, Audrain County, Missouri. The area is home to 249 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 65232 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65232 sits at $83,542 (25% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $40,703. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $162,500 (15% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65232 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Audrain County, so you can benchmark 65232 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 →

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 65232, Benton City, 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

249

Population

63.8

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65232?

54.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$83,542

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$40,703

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

150

Total Housing Units

125

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.4%
Renter 5.6%

$162,500

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

1968

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
65280 Rush Hill, MO 243 5.3 mi
65264 Martinsburg, MO 720 6.2 mi
65265 Mexico, MO 15,409 7.5 mi
63352 Laddonia, MO 1,078 8.1 mi
65231 Auxvasse, MO 3,334 12.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65232 in?
ZIP code 65232 (Benton City) is located in Audrain County, Missouri. Audrain County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/audrain-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65232?
ZIP code 65232 in Benton City, MO has a population of 249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65232?
The median household income in ZIP 65232 is $83,542, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65232?
The median home value in ZIP 65232 is $162,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65232?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65232 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65232?
In ZIP code 65232, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 65232?
In ZIP code 65232, approximately 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65232?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65232 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Benton City, MO

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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