Huntsville, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65259
Randolph County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,858
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,865
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huntsville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65259 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65259 covers 269.6 square miles in Huntsville, Randolph County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,858 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65259 reports a modest median household income of $60,865 (9% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,947. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,600 (26% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $706; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 65259 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 65259
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntsville, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65259.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 65259, Huntsville, 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
2,858
Population
269.6
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65259?
37.9
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
0.8%
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?
$60,865
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$26,947
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65259 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Huntsville, 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)
$60,865 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
1,213housing units
1,213
Total Housing Units
1,004
Occupied Units
209
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,600
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$706
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 65259, employing approximately 160 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,342,000.
39
Businesses
160
Employees
$6.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 23.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.7% |
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 65259 vs 65244 →
ZIP 65259 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65259
Huntsville (65259)
2,858 residents
- 65239
Cairo (65239)
1,309 residents
- 65244 412
Clifton Hill (65244)
412 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65259 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65259 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65239
Cairo (65239)
$83,578 median income
- 65259
Huntsville (65259)
$60,865 median income
- 65244
Clifton Hill (65244)
$48,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65259 ranks #2 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 65259, 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 (2,858 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 65259 in?
ZIP code 65259 (Huntsville) 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 65259?
ZIP code 65259 in Huntsville, MO has a population of 2,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65259?
The median household income in ZIP 65259 is $60,865, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65259?
The median home value in ZIP 65259 is $141,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65259?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65259 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65259?
ZIP code 65259 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65259?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65259 are: Transportation and warehousing (9), Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65259?
In ZIP code 65259, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 65259?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65259 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65259?
In ZIP code 65259, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65259?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65259 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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