Falcon, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65470

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

923
3/sq mi
$59,091
Median income
$252,800
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65470 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65470 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 279.7 square miles in Falcon, Laclede County, Missouri. The area is home to 923 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 65470 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65470 sits at $59,091 (12% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $35,930. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $252,800 (32% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65470 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.3, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Laclede County, so you can benchmark 65470 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 65470, Falcon, 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

923

Population

279.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65470?

58.3

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
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?

$59,091

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$35,930

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

37.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65470 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,091 27th percentile higher than 27% 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

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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 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

413

Total Housing Units

356

Occupied Units

57

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$252,800

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 65470, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $524,000.

6

Businesses

19

Employees

$524K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
65543 Lynchburg, MO 431 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65470 in?
ZIP code 65470 (Falcon) is located in Laclede County, Missouri. Laclede County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/laclede-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65470?
ZIP code 65470 in Falcon, MO has a population of 923 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65470?
The median household income in ZIP 65470 is $59,091, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65470?
The median home value in ZIP 65470 is $252,800, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65470?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65470 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65470?
ZIP code 65470 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65470?
In ZIP code 65470, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 65470?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65470 is 37.6 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 65470?
In ZIP code 65470, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65470?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65470 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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