Climax Springs, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65324
Camden County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,634
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,969
- Median income Below-median income area
- $311,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Climax Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65324 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65324 covers 172.0 square miles in Climax Springs, Camden County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,634 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65324 reports a modest median household income of $52,969 (21% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,940. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $311,300 (63% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 95.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Camden County, so 65324 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 65324
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Climax Springs, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65324.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 65324, Climax Springs, 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
1,634
Population
172.0
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65324?
65.2
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
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?
$52,969
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$43,940
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65324 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Climax Springs, 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)
$52,969 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
1,757housing units
1,757
Total Housing Units
521
Occupied Units
1,236
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$311,300
Median Home Value
+63% vs state ZIP avg
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 65324, employing approximately 127 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,686,000.
27
Businesses
127
Employees
$4.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 33.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 22.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 11.1% |
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 65324 vs 65787 →
ZIP 65324 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65037
Gravois Mills (65037)
4,938 residents
- 65786
Macks Creek (65786)
2,250 residents
- 65326
Edwards (65326)
1,996 residents
- 65787 1,864
Roach (65787)
1,864 residents
- 65324 1,634
Climax Springs (65324)
1,634 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65324 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65324 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65037
Gravois Mills (65037)
$66,360 median income
- 65787
Roach (65787)
$62,917 median income
- 65786
Macks Creek (65786)
$61,136 median income
- 65324
Climax Springs (65324)
$52,969 median income
- 65326
Edwards (65326)
$51,888 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65324 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65324, 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 (1,634 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 65324 in?
ZIP code 65324 (Climax Springs) is located in Camden County, Missouri. Camden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/camden-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65324?
ZIP code 65324 in Climax Springs, MO has a population of 1,634 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65324?
The median household income in ZIP 65324 is $52,969, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65324?
The median home value in ZIP 65324 is $311,300, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65324 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65324?
ZIP code 65324 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65324?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65324 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65324?
In ZIP code 65324, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65324?
In ZIP code 65324, approximately 95.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65324 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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