ZIP Code 65281

ZIP code 65281 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 534.1 square miles in Salisbury, Chariton County, Missouri. The area is home to 3,098 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 65281 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65281 sits at $73,705 (10% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $33,470. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $185,300 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $729 per month, and 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65281 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chariton County, so you can benchmark 65281 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →