ZIP Code 65301
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Sedalia · Pettis County · Missouri
- Population
- 34,267
- Median income
- $58,064
- Median home value
- $164,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.0%
- Land area
- 623.0 sq mi
55/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.3
Chicago
ZIP code 65301 in Sedalia, Missouri has a population of 34,267. The median household income is $58,064, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $164,300, 41% below the US average. 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 65301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 623.0 square miles in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. The area is home to 34,267 residents, producing a population density of 55 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 65301 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65301 sits at $58,064 (13% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,219. The poverty rate stands at 16.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $164,300 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $884 per month, and 66.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 65301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65301.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
161 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
119 establishments
- Construction
Construction
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 65301?
37.3
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
7.5%
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?
$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
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?
15,130
Total Housing Units
13,852
Occupied Units
1,278
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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