PlainZIP

Keytesville, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65261

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

1,094
5/sq mi
$64,904
Median income
$152,500
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Keytesville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65261 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65261 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Keytesville, Chariton County, Missouri, home to just 1,094 residents across 223.3 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65261 reports a modest median household income of $64,904 (3% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $29,004. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. Housing costs here run $152,500 for a typical home value (20% below the state average), with rent averaging $490 a month; 75.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is -. To put 65261 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Chariton 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 65261

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Keytesville, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65261.

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 65261, Keytesville, 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

1,094

Population

223.3

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 65261?

45.9

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$64,904

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$29,004

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65261 ranks nationally

Keytesville, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,904 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

769

Total Housing Units

459

Occupied Units

310

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$152,500

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$490

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 65261, employing approximately 135 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,109,000.

30

Businesses

135

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 9 30.0%
Retail trade 4 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 13.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.0%

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 65261 vs 65281 →

ZIP 65261 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 65261 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 65261 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 65261 ranks #2 of 3 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
65281 Salisbury, MO 3,098 7.2 mi
65246 Dalton, MO 101 7.4 mi
65236 Brunswick, MO 1,404 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chariton County

65281 standard
Salisbury, MO
Pop: 3,098
65236 standard
Brunswick, MO
Pop: 1,404
64660 standard
Mendon, MO
Pop: 513
64676 standard
Rothville, MO
Pop: 215
64681 standard
Sumner, MO
Pop: 192
65286 standard
Triplett, MO
Pop: 129

Related Areas

Chariton County Keytesville, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65261 in? ▼
ZIP code 65261 (Keytesville) is located in Chariton County, Missouri. Chariton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chariton-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65261? ▼
ZIP code 65261 in Keytesville, MO has a population of 1,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65261? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65261 is $64,904, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65261? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65261 is $152,500, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65261? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65261 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65261? ▼
ZIP code 65261 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65261? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65261 are: Transportation and warehousing (9), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65261? ▼
In ZIP code 65261, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 65261? ▼
In ZIP code 65261, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65261? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65261 is 6.0% 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.