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 Moderate-density area
- $62,790
- Median income Near-median income area
- $176,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65453 (Cuba, MO) fell -3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.2 in 2023 to 230.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65453 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri, home to 8,548 residents across 356.2 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65453 reports a modest median household income of $62,790 (6% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,640. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $176,800 (7% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $745; 65.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Missouri and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 65453.
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 65453
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cuba, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65453.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 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 65453, Cuba, 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
8,548
Population
356.2
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65453?
44.8
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
1.2%
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?
$62,790
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$30,640
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65453 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Cuba, 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)
$62,790 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
4,405housing units
4,405
Total Housing Units
3,497
Occupied Units
908
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,800
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65453, 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 (8,548 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 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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