Paris, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65275
Monroe County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,535
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,893
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Paris pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65275 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65275 covers 460.9 square miles in Paris, Monroe County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,535 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65275 reports a modest median household income of $60,893 (9% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,803. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 3.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,100 (21% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $763; owner occupancy is 76.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Monroe County, so 65275 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 65275
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paris, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65275.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 65275, Paris, 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
2,535
Population
460.9
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65275?
46.5
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$60,893
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$30,803
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65275 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Paris, 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)
$60,893 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
1,199housing units
1,199
Total Housing Units
1,057
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,100
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$763
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 65275, employing approximately 319 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,789,000.
65
Businesses
319
Employees
$11.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.6% |
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 65275 vs 65258 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65258 | Holliday, MO | 500 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65275, 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 (2,535 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 65275 in?
ZIP code 65275 (Paris) 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 65275?
ZIP code 65275 in Paris, MO has a population of 2,535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65275?
The median household income in ZIP 65275 is $60,893, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65275?
The median home value in ZIP 65275 is $151,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65275?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65275 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65275?
ZIP code 65275 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 319 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65275?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65275 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (9), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65275?
In ZIP code 65275, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 65275?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65275 is 24.6 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 65275?
In ZIP code 65275, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65275?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65275 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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