Lincoln, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65338
Benton County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,046
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,038
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lincoln pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65338 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65338 covers 304.6 square miles in Lincoln, Benton County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,046 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65338 reports a modest median household income of $51,038 (24% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,098. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,000 (20% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $744; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Benton County, so 65338 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 65338
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65338.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 65338, Lincoln, 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
3,046
Population
304.6
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65338?
39.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
1.8%
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?
$51,038
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$49,098
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65338 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Lincoln, 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)
$51,038 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
1,735housing units
1,735
Total Housing Units
1,201
Occupied Units
534
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,000
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$744
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 65338, employing approximately 268 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,722,000.
50
Businesses
268
Employees
$8.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 18.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.0% |
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 65338 vs 65325 →
ZIP 65338 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65355
Warsaw (65355)
10,519 residents
- 65325 3,171
Cole Camp (65325)
3,171 residents
- 65338 3,046
Lincoln (65338)
3,046 residents
- 65335 196
Ionia (65335)
196 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65338 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65338 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65335
Ionia (65335)
$78,750 median income
- 65325
Cole Camp (65325)
$53,942 median income
- 65338
Lincoln (65338)
$51,038 median income
- 65355
Warsaw (65355)
$50,648 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65338 ranks #3 of 4 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 65338, 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 (3,046 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 65338 in?
ZIP code 65338 (Lincoln) 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 65338?
ZIP code 65338 in Lincoln, MO has a population of 3,046 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65338?
The median household income in ZIP 65338 is $51,038, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65338?
The median home value in ZIP 65338 is $152,000, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65338?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65338 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65338?
ZIP code 65338 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 268 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65338?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65338 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Accommodation and food services (7), Retail trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65338?
In ZIP code 65338, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 65338?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65338 is 35.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65338?
In ZIP code 65338, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65338?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65338 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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