Knob Noster, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65336
Johnson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,981
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,935
- Median income Near-median income area
- $217,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Knob Noster pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65336 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65336 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knob Noster, Johnson County, Missouri, home to 5,981 residents across 302.1 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65336 reports a modest median household income of $66,935 (0% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,379. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $217,900 (14% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $898; 64.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 65336 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 65336
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knob Noster, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65336.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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 65336, Knob Noster, 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
5,981
Population
302.1
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65336?
31.3
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
1.9%
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?
$66,935
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$36,379
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65336 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Knob Noster, 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)
$66,935 Top 40% higher than 60% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,938housing units
2,938
Total Housing Units
2,803
Occupied Units
135
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,900
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$898
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 84 business establishments in ZIP 65336, employing approximately 499 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,213,000.
84
Businesses
499
Employees
$15.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 65336 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65336
Knob Noster (65336)
5,981 residents
- 65305
Whiteman Air Force Base (65305)
2,538 residents
- 65337 1,899
La Monte (65337)
1,899 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65336 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65336 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65337
La Monte (65337)
$71,500 median income
- 65336
Knob Noster (65336)
$66,935 median income
- 65305
Whiteman Air Force Base (65305)
$54,267 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65336 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 65336, 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 (5,981 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 65336 in?
ZIP code 65336 (Knob Noster) is located in Johnson County, Missouri. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65336?
ZIP code 65336 in Knob Noster, MO has a population of 5,981 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65336?
The median household income in ZIP 65336 is $66,935, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65336?
The median home value in ZIP 65336 is $217,900, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65336?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65336 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65336?
ZIP code 65336 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 499 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65336?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65336 are: Construction (14), Accommodation and food services (13), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65336?
In ZIP code 65336, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 65336?
In ZIP code 65336, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65336?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65336 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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