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 Low-density area
- $64,904
- Median income Near-median income area
- $152,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,004. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 3.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,500 (20% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $490; owner occupancy is 75.6%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chariton County, so 65261 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 65261
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Keytesville, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65261.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 65261?
45.9
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.9%
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?
$64,904
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$29,004
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65261 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Keytesville, 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)
$64,904 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
769housing units
769
Total Housing Units
459
Occupied Units
310
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,500
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 65281
Salisbury (65281)
3,098 residents
- 65236
Brunswick (65236)
1,404 residents
- 65261 1,094
Keytesville (65261)
1,094 residents
- 65246 101
Dalton (65246)
101 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65261 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65261 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65281
Salisbury (65281)
$73,705 median income
- 65261
Keytesville (65261)
$64,904 median income
- 65236
Brunswick (65236)
$46,806 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65261, 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 (1,094 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 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.
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