Slater, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65349
Saline County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,441
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $45,982
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Slater pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65349 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65349 covers 246.6 square miles in Slater, Saline County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,441 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65349 reports a modest median household income of $45,982 (31% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,873. The poverty rate is 29.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,400 (49% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $554; owner occupancy is 58.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saline County, so 65349 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 65349
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Slater, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65349.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 65349, Slater, 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
2,441
Population
246.6
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65349?
36.3
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
2.8%
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?
$45,982
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$23,873
Per Capita Income
29.6%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65349 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Slater, 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)
$45,982 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
1,250housing units
1,250
Total Housing Units
933
Occupied Units
317
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,400
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$554
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 65349, employing approximately 608 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,367,000.
38
Businesses
608
Employees
$29.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 15.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.9% |
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 65349 vs 65330 →
ZIP 65349 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65340
Marshall (65340)
15,937 residents
- 65349 2,441
Slater (65349)
2,441 residents
- 65330 412
Gilliam (65330)
412 residents
- 65344 332
Miami (65344)
332 residents
- 65246 101
Dalton (65246)
101 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65349 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65349 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65344
Miami (65344)
$61,667 median income
- 65340
Marshall (65340)
$58,118 median income
- 65349
Slater (65349)
$45,982 median income
- 65330
Gilliam (65330)
$42,188 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65349 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 65349, 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 (2,441 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 65349 in?
ZIP code 65349 (Slater) is located in Saline County, Missouri. Saline County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saline-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65349?
ZIP code 65349 in Slater, MO has a population of 2,441 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65349?
The median household income in ZIP 65349 is $45,982, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65349?
The median home value in ZIP 65349 is $98,400, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65349?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65349 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65349?
ZIP code 65349 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 608 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65349?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65349 are: Retail trade (6), Manufacturing (5), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65349?
In ZIP code 65349, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 65349?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65349 is 21.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65349?
In ZIP code 65349, approximately 58.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65349?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65349 is 29.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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