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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
$51,038
Median income
$152,000
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $49,098. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $152,000 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $744 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 65338 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Benton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 65338?

39.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

$49,098

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

35.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65338 ranks nationally

Lincoln, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,038 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,735

Total Housing Units

1,201

Occupied Units

534

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$152,000

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65338 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65338 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 65338 ranks #3 of 4 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
65325 Cole Camp, MO 3,171 7.5 mi
65335 Ionia, MO 196 10.5 mi
65355 Warsaw, MO 10,519 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benton County

65355 standard
Warsaw, MO
Pop: 10,519
65325 standard
Cole Camp, MO
Pop: 3,171
65326 standard
Edwards, MO
Pop: 1,996
65335 standard
Ionia, MO
Pop: 196

Related Areas

Benton County Lincoln, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.