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 Low-density area
- $51,888
- Median income Below-median income area
- $181,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65326 (Edwards, MO) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,382. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $181,100 (5% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $765; 90.7% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Benton County, so 65326 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 65326
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edwards, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65326.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 65326?
61.2
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
0.3%
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?
$51,888
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$32,382
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65326 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Edwards, 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)
$51,888 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
2,201housing units
2,201
Total Housing Units
914
Occupied Units
1,287
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$181,100
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 65326
Edwards (65326)
1,996 residents
- 65324
Climax Springs (65324)
1,634 residents
- 65634 766
Cross Timbers (65634)
766 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65326 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65326 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65324
Climax Springs (65324)
$52,969 median income
- 65326
Edwards (65326)
$51,888 median income
- 65634
Cross Timbers (65634)
$35,948 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65326, 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 (1,996 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 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.
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