ZIP Code 65240
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Centralia · Boone County · Missouri
- Population
- 7,590
- Median income
- $71,707
- Median home value
- $199,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.3%
- Land area
- 460.0 sq mi
17/sq mi
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Chicago
ZIP code 65240 in Centralia, Missouri has a population of 7,590. The median household income is $71,707, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $199,300, 28% below the US average. 35.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 65240 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 460.0 square miles in Centralia, Boone County, Missouri. The area is home to 7,590 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 65240 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65240 sits at $71,707 (7% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $35,387. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $199,300 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $694 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65240 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 65240 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 65240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65240.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65240, Centralia, 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
7,590
Population
460.0
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65240?
39.4
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.1%
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?
$71,707
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$35,387
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,821
Total Housing Units
3,549
Occupied Units
272
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,300
Median Home Value
+4% vs state
$694
Median Rent
1985
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
+22.0%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65240 have increased 22.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 173 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 190 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 217 |
| 2023 | +3.2% | 224 |
| 2024 | +22.0% | 274 |
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 148 business establishments in ZIP 65240, employing approximately 1,680 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,521,000.
148
Businesses
1,680
Employees
$83.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.4% |
| Information | 3 | 2.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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