PlainZIP

Clark, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65243

Randolph County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,806
11/sq mi
$68,021
Median income
$208,200
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clark pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65243 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65243 covers 255.1 square miles in Clark, Randolph County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,806 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65243 reports a modest median household income of $68,021 (2% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $28,237. Poverty here runs at 31.4%, with unemployment measured at 1.0%. Housing costs here run $208,200 for a typical home value (9% above the state average), with rent averaging $816 a month; 83.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 65243 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 65243

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clark, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65243.

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 65243, Clark, 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

2,806

Population

255.1

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65243?

26.8

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$68,021

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$28,237

Per Capita Income

31.4%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65243 ranks nationally

Clark, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,021 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

952

Total Housing Units

857

Occupied Units

95

Vacant Units

3.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$208,200

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$816

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 65243, employing approximately 54 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,323,000.

19

Businesses

54

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 31.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 21.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 15.8%

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 65243 vs 65278 →

ZIP 65243 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 65243 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65243 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 65243 ranks #3 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
65278 Renick, MO 123 5.5 mi
65284 Sturgeon, MO 2,361 6.0 mi
65270 Moberly, MO 17,681 10.0 mi
65256 Harrisburg, MO 1,787 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Randolph County

65270 standard
Moberly, MO
Pop: 17,681
65259 standard
Huntsville, MO
Pop: 2,858
65257 standard
Higbee, MO
Pop: 1,564
65239 standard
Cairo, MO
Pop: 1,309
65260 standard
Jacksonville, MO
Pop: 574
65244 standard
Clifton Hill, MO
Pop: 412

Related Areas

Randolph County Clark, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65243 in? ▼
ZIP code 65243 (Clark) is located in Randolph County, Missouri. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65243? ▼
ZIP code 65243 in Clark, MO has a population of 2,806 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65243? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65243 is $68,021, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65243? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65243 is $208,200, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65243? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65243 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65243? ▼
ZIP code 65243 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 54 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65243? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65243 are: Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65243? ▼
In ZIP code 65243, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 65243? ▼
In ZIP code 65243, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65243? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65243 is 31.4% 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.