Mexico, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65265
Audrain County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,409
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,969
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mexico pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65265 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65265 (Mexico, MO) rose +17.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 194.6 in 2023 to 228.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65265 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, home to 15,409 residents across 585.9 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65265 reports a modest median household income of $56,969 (15% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,330. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,600 (20% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $693; owner occupancy is 68.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Audrain County, so 65265 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 65265
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mexico, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65265.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
30 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 65265, Mexico, 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
15,409
Population
585.9
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65265?
40.0
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.8%
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?
$56,969
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$29,330
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65265 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Mexico, 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)
$56,969 37th percentile higher than 37% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,706housing units
6,706
Total Housing Units
5,929
Occupied Units
777
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,600
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$693
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+17.4%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65265 have increased 17.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 146 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 159 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 188 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 195 |
| 2024 | +17.4% | 228 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 360 business establishments in ZIP 65265, employing approximately 5,434 people with a combined annual payroll of $272,101,000.
360
Businesses
5,434
Employees
$272.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 64 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 39 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.8% |
| Information | 10 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
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 65265 vs 65285 →
ZIP 65265 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65265
Mexico (65265)
15,409 residents
- 65285 695
Thompson (65285)
695 residents
- 65232 249
Benton City (65232)
249 residents
- 65280 243
Rush Hill (65280)
243 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65265 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65265 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65285
Thompson (65285)
$98,625 median income
- 65280
Rush Hill (65280)
$93,036 median income
- 65232
Benton City (65232)
$83,542 median income
- 65265
Mexico (65265)
$56,969 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65265 ranks #4 of 4 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 65265, 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 (15,409 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 65265 in?
ZIP code 65265 (Mexico) is located in Audrain County, Missouri. Audrain County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/audrain-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65265?
ZIP code 65265 in Mexico, MO has a population of 15,409 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65265?
The median household income in ZIP 65265 is $56,969, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65265?
The median home value in ZIP 65265 is $152,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65265?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65265 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65265?
ZIP code 65265 has 360 business establishments employing approximately 5,434 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65265?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65265 are: Retail trade (64), Other services (except public administration) (47), Health care and social assistance (44). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65265?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65265 increased by 17.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65265?
In ZIP code 65265, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 65265?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65265 is 21.1 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 65265?
In ZIP code 65265, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65265?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65265 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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