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 Low-density area
- $68,021
- Median income Near-median income area
- $208,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clark pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd 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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,237. The poverty rate is 31.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $208,200 (9% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $816; 83.5% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 65243 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 65243
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clark, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65243.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 65243?
26.8
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
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?
$68,021
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$28,237
Per Capita Income
31.4%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65243 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Clark, 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)
$68,021 Top 38% higher than 62% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
952housing units
952
Total Housing Units
857
Occupied Units
95
Vacant Units
3.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,200
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 65270
Moberly (65270)
17,681 residents
- 65243 2,806
Clark (65243)
2,806 residents
- 65284 2,361
Sturgeon (65284)
2,361 residents
- 65256 1,787
Harrisburg (65256)
1,787 residents
- 65278 123
Renick (65278)
123 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65243 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65243 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65284
Sturgeon (65284)
$97,434 median income
- 65256
Harrisburg (65256)
$92,061 median income
- 65243
Clark (65243)
$68,021 median income
- 65270
Moberly (65270)
$48,351 median income
- 65278
Renick (65278)
$45,625 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65243, 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 (2,806 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 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.
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