Lebanon, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65536
Laclede County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,874
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,783
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lebanon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65536 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 65536 (Lebanon, MO) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.9 in 2023 to 227.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65536 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, with 28,874 residents across 1053.8 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65536 reports a modest median household income of $53,783 (20% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,112. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $170,500 (11% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $824; 67.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Missouri and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 65536.
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 65536
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lebanon, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65536.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Finance and insurance 51
Finance and insurance
51 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 65536, Lebanon, 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
28,874
Population
1053.8
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65536?
39.2
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
1.6%
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?
$53,783
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$30,112
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65536 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Lebanon, 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)
$53,783 30th percentile higher than 30% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,319housing units
13,319
Total Housing Units
12,071
Occupied Units
1,248
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,500
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$824
Median Rent
1983
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65536 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 147 |
| 2021 | +17.4% | 173 |
| 2022 | +19.1% | 206 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 222 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 228 |
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 661 business establishments in ZIP 65536, employing approximately 12,487 people with a combined annual payroll of $534,051,000.
661
Businesses
12,487
Employees
$534.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 137 | 20.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 71 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 47 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 43 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 2.4% |
| Information | 11 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
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 65536, 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 (28,874 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 65536 in?
ZIP code 65536 (Lebanon) 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 65536?
ZIP code 65536 in Lebanon, MO has a population of 28,874 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65536?
The median household income in ZIP 65536 is $53,783, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65536?
The median home value in ZIP 65536 is $170,500, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65536?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65536 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65536?
ZIP code 65536 has 661 business establishments employing approximately 12,487 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65536?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65536 are: Retail trade (137), Other services (except public administration) (80), Health care and social assistance (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65536?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65536 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 65536?
In ZIP code 65536, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 65536?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65536 is 19.9 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 65536?
In ZIP code 65536, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65536?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65536 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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