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Sedalia, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65301

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

34,267
55/sq mi
$58,064
Median income
$164,300
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sedalia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65301 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri, with 34,267 residents across 623.0 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65301 reports a modest median household income of $58,064 (13% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,219. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. Median home value sits at $164,300 (14% below the state average), median rent at $884 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pettis County, so you can benchmark 65301 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 65301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sedalia, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65301.

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 65301, Sedalia, 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

34,267

Population

623.0

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65301?

37.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$58,064

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$30,219

Per Capita Income

16.0%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

17.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65301 ranks nationally

Sedalia, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,064 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

15,130

Total Housing Units

13,852

Occupied Units

1,278

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.1%
Renter 33.9%

$164,300

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$884

Median Rent

1973

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65301 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 152
2021 +6.9% 162
2022 +20.2% 195
2023 +6.6% 208
2024 +2.2% 212

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 885 business establishments in ZIP 65301, employing approximately 15,734 people with a combined annual payroll of $741,169,000.

885

Businesses

15,734

Employees

$741.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 161 18.2%
Health care and social assistance 122 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 119 13.4%
Construction 71 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 70 7.9%
Finance and insurance 54 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 47 5.3%
Manufacturing 42 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 4.6%
Wholesale trade 35 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 3.8%
Information 13 1.5%
Educational services 7 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.7%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 65301 vs 65334 →

ZIP 65301 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 65301 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 65301 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 65301 ranks #3 of 3 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
65334 Hughesville, MO 935 10.3 mi
65350 Smithton, MO 1,822 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pettis County

65337 standard
La Monte, MO
Pop: 1,899
65350 standard
Smithton, MO
Pop: 1,822
65332 standard
Green Ridge, MO
Pop: 1,652
65334 standard
Hughesville, MO
Pop: 935
65333 standard
Houstonia, MO
Pop: 759
65345 standard
Mora, MO
Pop: 387

Related Areas

Pettis County Sedalia, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65301 in? ▼
ZIP code 65301 (Sedalia) is located in Pettis County, Missouri. Pettis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pettis-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65301? ▼
ZIP code 65301 in Sedalia, MO has a population of 34,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65301 is $58,064, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65301 is $164,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65301 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65301? ▼
ZIP code 65301 has 885 business establishments employing approximately 15,734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65301 are: Retail trade (161), Health care and social assistance (122), Other services (except public administration) (119). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65301 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 65301? ▼
In ZIP code 65301, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 65301? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65301 is 17.6 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 65301? ▼
In ZIP code 65301, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65301 is 16.0% 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.