ZIP Code 65438

ZIP code 65438 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 851.4 square miles in Birch Tree, Shannon County, Missouri. The area is home to 2,980 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 65438 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65438 sits at $54,028 (19% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $25,379. The poverty rate stands at 23.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $117,400 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $559 per month, and 92.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65438 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.3, and the average commute is 37 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 65438 sits relative to Missouri and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →