PlainZIP

Higbee, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65257

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

1,564
7/sq mi
$54,911
Median income
$98,900
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Higbee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th 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 65257 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65257 covers 217.2 square miles in Higbee, Randolph County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,564 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65257 reports a modest median household income of $54,911 (18% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $25,650. Poverty here runs at 12.4%, with unemployment measured at 1.0%. Median home value sits at $98,900 (48% below the state average), median rent at $729 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 65257 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Randolph County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 65257

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Higbee, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65257.

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 65257, Higbee, 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

1,564

Population

217.2

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 65257?

35.0

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$54,911

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$25,650

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65257 ranks nationally

Higbee, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,911 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

658

Total Housing Units

511

Occupied Units

147

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$98,900

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$729

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 65257, employing approximately 126 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,906,000.

22

Businesses

126

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 22.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 22.7%
Construction 4 18.2%
Manufacturing 3 13.6%

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 65257 vs 65278 →

ZIP 65257 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 65257 ranks #3 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 65257 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 65257 ranks the highest of 4 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 7.5 mi
65270 Moberly, MO 17,681 11.2 mi
65248 Fayette, MO 4,619 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Randolph County

65270 standard
Moberly, MO
Pop: 17,681
65259 standard
Huntsville, MO
Pop: 2,858
65243 standard
Clark, MO
Pop: 2,806
65239 standard
Cairo, MO
Pop: 1,309
65260 standard
Jacksonville, MO
Pop: 574
65244 standard
Clifton Hill, MO
Pop: 412

Related Areas

Randolph County Higbee, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65257 in? ▼
ZIP code 65257 (Higbee) 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 65257? ▼
ZIP code 65257 in Higbee, MO has a population of 1,564 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65257? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65257 is $54,911, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65257? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65257 is $98,900, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65257? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65257 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65257? ▼
ZIP code 65257 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65257? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65257 are: Retail trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (5), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65257? ▼
In ZIP code 65257, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 65257? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65257 is 31.1 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 65257? ▼
In ZIP code 65257, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65257? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65257 is 12.4% 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.