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Cuba, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65453

Crawford County, Missouri — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,548
24/sq mi
$62,790
Median income
$176,800
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cuba pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65453 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65453 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 356.2 square miles in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri. The area is home to 8,548 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 65453 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65453 sits at $62,790 (6% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,640. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $176,800 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $745 per month, and 65.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65453 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 65453 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 65453

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65453.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65453, Cuba, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,548

Population

356.2

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65453?

44.8

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$62,790

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$30,640

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65453 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,790 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,405

Total Housing Units

3,497

Occupied Units

908

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.0%
Renter 35.0%

$176,800

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$745

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65453 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.7% 162
2021 +15.0% 186
2022 +16.1% 216
2023 +10.4% 238
2024 -3.4% 230

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 212 business establishments in ZIP 65453, employing approximately 2,539 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,089,000.

212

Businesses

2,539

Employees

$123.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 15.1%
Manufacturing 27 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 23 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 23 10.8%
Construction 19 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 19 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 8.0%
Finance and insurance 12 5.7%
Wholesale trade 9 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Crawford County Cuba, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65453 in? ▼
ZIP code 65453 (Cuba) is located in Crawford County, Missouri. Crawford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crawford-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65453? ▼
ZIP code 65453 in Cuba, MO has a population of 8,548 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65453? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65453 is $62,790, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65453? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65453 is $176,800, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65453? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65453 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65453? ▼
ZIP code 65453 has 212 business establishments employing approximately 2,539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65453? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65453 are: Retail trade (32), Manufacturing (27), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65453? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65453 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65453? ▼
In ZIP code 65453, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 65453? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65453 is 25.1 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 65453? ▼
In ZIP code 65453, approximately 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65453? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65453 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cuba, MO

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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