PlainZIP

Edwards, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65326

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

1,996
6/sq mi
$51,888
Median income
$181,100
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Edwards pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65326 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65326 covers 356.4 square miles in Edwards, Benton County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,996 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65326 reports a modest median household income of $51,888 (22% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,382. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. Housing costs here run $181,100 for a typical home value (5% below the state average), with rent averaging $765 a month; 90.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Benton County, so you can benchmark 65326 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 65326

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edwards, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65326.

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 65326, Edwards, 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

1,996

Population

356.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65326?

61.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$51,888

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$32,382

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65326 ranks nationally

Edwards, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,888 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,201

Total Housing Units

914

Occupied Units

1,287

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.7%
Renter 9.3%

$181,100

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$765

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 65326, employing approximately 63 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,394,000.

25

Businesses

63

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 28.0%
Other services (except public administration) 5 20.0%
Retail trade 3 12.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 12.0%

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 65326 vs 65634 →

ZIP 65326 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 65326 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 65326 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 65326 ranks #2 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
65634 Cross Timbers, MO 766 10.3 mi
65324 Climax Springs, MO 1,634 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benton County

65355 standard
Warsaw, MO
Pop: 10,519
65325 standard
Cole Camp, MO
Pop: 3,171
65338 standard
Lincoln, MO
Pop: 3,046
65335 standard
Ionia, MO
Pop: 196

Related Areas

Benton County Edwards, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65326 in? ▼
ZIP code 65326 (Edwards) is located in Benton County, Missouri. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65326? ▼
ZIP code 65326 in Edwards, MO has a population of 1,996 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65326? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65326 is $51,888, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65326? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65326 is $181,100, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65326? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65326 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65326? ▼
ZIP code 65326 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 63 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65326? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65326 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65326? ▼
In ZIP code 65326, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 65326? ▼
In ZIP code 65326, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65326? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65326 is 16.5% 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.