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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
$56,969
Median income
$152,600
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $29,330. Poverty here runs at 17.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Median home value sits at $152,600 (20% below the state average), median rent at $693 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 65265 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Audrain 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 65265

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mexico, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65265.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 65265?

40.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 5.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$56,969

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$29,330

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65265 ranks nationally

Mexico, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,969 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,706

Total Housing Units

5,929

Occupied Units

777

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

$152,600

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65265 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65265 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 65265 ranks #4 of 4 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
65285 Thompson, MO 695 7.1 mi
65232 Benton City, MO 249 7.5 mi
65280 Rush Hill, MO 243 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Audrain County

63382 standard
Vandalia, MO
Pop: 4,897
63352 standard
Laddonia, MO
Pop: 1,078
65264 standard
Martinsburg, MO
Pop: 720
65285 standard
Thompson, MO
Pop: 695
63345 standard
Farber, MO
Pop: 393
65232 standard
Benton City, MO
Pop: 249

Related Areas

Audrain County Mexico, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.