Brunswick, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65236
Chariton County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,404
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $46,806
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brunswick pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65236 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65236 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brunswick, Chariton County, Missouri, home to just 1,404 residents across 192.3 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65236 reports a modest median household income of $46,806 (30% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,140. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,800 (48% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $472; owner occupancy is 74.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chariton County, so 65236 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 65236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brunswick, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65236.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale 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 65236, Brunswick, 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
1,404
Population
192.3
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65236?
41.0
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$46,806
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$28,140
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65236 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Brunswick, 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)
$46,806 16th percentile higher than 16% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
658housing units
658
Total Housing Units
439
Occupied Units
219
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,800
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$472
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 39 business establishments in ZIP 65236, employing approximately 285 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,288,000.
39
Businesses
285
Employees
$13.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 20.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.7% |
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 65236 vs 64660 →
ZIP 65236 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65236
Brunswick (65236)
1,404 residents
- 65261
Keytesville (65261)
1,094 residents
- 64660 513
Mendon (64660)
513 residents
- 65344 332
Miami (65344)
332 residents
- 64639 240
De Witt (64639)
240 residents
- 65286 129
Triplett (65286)
129 residents
- 65246 101
Dalton (65246)
101 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65236 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65236 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64660
Mendon (64660)
$80,000 median income
- 65261
Keytesville (65261)
$64,904 median income
- 65344
Miami (65344)
$61,667 median income
- 64639
De Witt (64639)
$59,107 median income
- 65236
Brunswick (65236)
$46,806 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65236 ranks #5 of 5 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 65236, 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 (1,404 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 65236 in?
ZIP code 65236 (Brunswick) is located in Chariton County, Missouri. Chariton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chariton-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65236?
ZIP code 65236 in Brunswick, MO has a population of 1,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65236?
The median household income in ZIP 65236 is $46,806, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65236?
The median home value in ZIP 65236 is $98,800, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65236?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65236 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65236?
ZIP code 65236 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65236?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65236 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65236?
In ZIP code 65236, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 65236?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65236 is 20.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65236?
In ZIP code 65236, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65236?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65236 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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