PlainZIP

Madison, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65263

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

1,948
6/sq mi
$56,211
Median income
$121,000
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65263 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65263 covers 354.2 square miles in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,948 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65263 reports a modest median household income of $56,211 (16% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $24,919. The poverty rate stands at 25.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. Housing costs here run $121,000 for a typical home value (37% below the state average), with rent averaging $683 a month; 81.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Monroe County, letting you compare 65263 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 65263

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madison, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65263.

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 65263, Madison, 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

1,948

Population

354.2

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65263?

35.7

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$56,211

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$24,919

Per Capita Income

25.0%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65263 ranks nationally

Madison, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,211 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

677

Total Housing Units

543

Occupied Units

134

Vacant Units

3.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$121,000

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$683

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 65263, employing approximately 89 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,871,000.

21

Businesses

89

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 23.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 23.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 14.3%

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 65263 vs 65258 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
65258 Holliday, MO 500 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

63456 standard
Monroe City, MO
Pop: 4,271
65275 standard
Paris, MO
Pop: 2,535
65258 standard
Holliday, MO
Pop: 500
65283 standard
Stoutsville, MO
Pop: 387
65282 standard
Santa Fe, MO
Pop: 178

Related Areas

Monroe County Madison, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65263 in? ▼
ZIP code 65263 (Madison) is located in Monroe County, Missouri. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65263? ▼
ZIP code 65263 in Madison, MO has a population of 1,948 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65263? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65263 is $56,211, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65263? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65263 is $121,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65263? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65263 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65263? ▼
ZIP code 65263 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 89 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65263? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65263 are: Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (5), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65263? ▼
In ZIP code 65263, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 65263? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65263 is 30.7 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 65263? ▼
In ZIP code 65263, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65263? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65263 is 25.0% 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.