Fayette, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65248
Howard County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,619
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,125
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fayette pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65248 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65248 (Fayette, MO) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 65248 covers 435.8 square miles in Fayette, Howard County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,619 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65248 reports a modest median household income of $53,125 (21% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,121. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,100 (12% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $909; 69.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Howard County, so 65248 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 65248
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fayette, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65248.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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 65248, Fayette, 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
4,619
Population
435.8
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65248?
31.9
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
2.2%
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?
$53,125
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$25,121
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65248 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Fayette, 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)
$53,125 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
1,784housing units
1,784
Total Housing Units
1,432
Occupied Units
352
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,100
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$909
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 100 business establishments in ZIP 65248, employing approximately 1,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,196,000.
100
Businesses
1,363
Employees
$53.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.0% |
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 65248 vs 65274 →
ZIP 65248 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65248
Fayette (65248)
4,619 residents
- 65279 1,766
Rocheport (65279)
1,766 residents
- 65274 1,710
New Franklin (65274)
1,710 residents
- 65257 1,564
Higbee (65257)
1,564 residents
- 65230 703
Armstrong (65230)
703 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65248 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65248 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65279
Rocheport (65279)
$103,516 median income
- 65274
New Franklin (65274)
$69,833 median income
- 65257
Higbee (65257)
$54,911 median income
- 65248
Fayette (65248)
$53,125 median income
- 65230
Armstrong (65230)
$51,607 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65248 ranks #4 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 65248, 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 (4,619 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 65248 in?
ZIP code 65248 (Fayette) is located in Howard County, Missouri. Howard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/howard-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65248?
ZIP code 65248 in Fayette, MO has a population of 4,619 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65248?
The median household income in ZIP 65248 is $53,125, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65248?
The median home value in ZIP 65248 is $168,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65248?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65248 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65248?
ZIP code 65248 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 1,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65248?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65248 are: Health care and social assistance (16), Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65248?
In ZIP code 65248, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 65248?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65248 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65248?
In ZIP code 65248, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65248?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65248 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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