Glasgow, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65254
Howard County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,810
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,321
- Median income Near-median income area
- $156,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glasgow pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65254 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65254 covers 274.2 square miles in Glasgow, Howard County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,810 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65254 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,321 (5% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,548. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,800 (18% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $603; owner occupancy is 85.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Howard County, so 65254 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 65254
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glasgow, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65254.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 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 65254, Glasgow, 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
1,810
Population
274.2
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65254?
43.3
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
0.4%
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?
$70,321
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$32,548
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65254 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Glasgow, 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)
$70,321 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
919housing units
919
Total Housing Units
760
Occupied Units
159
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,800
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$603
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 65254, employing approximately 544 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,192,000.
51
Businesses
544
Employees
$20.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 25.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.8% |
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 65254 vs 65330 →
ZIP 65254 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65254
Glasgow (65254)
1,810 residents
- 65330 412
Gilliam (65330)
412 residents
- 65320 56
Arrow Rock (65320)
56 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65254 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65254 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65254
Glasgow (65254)
$70,321 median income
- 65330
Gilliam (65330)
$42,188 median income
- 65320
Arrow Rock (65320)
$35,469 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65254 ranks the highest of 3 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 65254, 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 (1,810 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 65254 in?
ZIP code 65254 (Glasgow) 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 65254?
ZIP code 65254 in Glasgow, MO has a population of 1,810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65254?
The median household income in ZIP 65254 is $70,321, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65254?
The median home value in ZIP 65254 is $156,800, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65254?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65254 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65254?
ZIP code 65254 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65254?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65254 are: Retail trade (13), Manufacturing (6), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65254?
In ZIP code 65254, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 65254?
In ZIP code 65254, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65254?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65254 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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