PlainZIP

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
$46,806
Median income
$98,800
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $28,140. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.9%. The typical home here is valued at $98,800 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $472 monthly, and 74.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 65236, plus 6 more within Chariton 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 65236

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brunswick, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65236.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 65236?

41.0

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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

$28,140

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65236 ranks nationally

Brunswick, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,806 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

658

Total Housing Units

439

Occupied Units

219

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$98,800

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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

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ZIP 65236 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 65236 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 65236 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 65236 ranks #5 of 5 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
64660 Mendon, MO 513 8.9 mi
65246 Dalton, MO 101 6.3 mi
65261 Keytesville, MO 1,094 8.3 mi
64639 De Witt, MO 240 8.4 mi
65286 Triplett, MO 129 8.8 mi
65344 Miami, MO 332 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chariton County

65281 standard
Salisbury, MO
Pop: 3,098
65261 standard
Keytesville, MO
Pop: 1,094
64660 standard
Mendon, MO
Pop: 513
64676 standard
Rothville, MO
Pop: 215
64681 standard
Sumner, MO
Pop: 192
65286 standard
Triplett, MO
Pop: 129

Related Areas

Chariton County Brunswick, MO Missouri

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.

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