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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
$53,783
Median income
$170,500
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,112. Poverty here runs at 17.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $170,500 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $824 per month, and 67.5% of occupied units 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. Use the benchmarks above to see where 65536 sits relative to Missouri and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 65536?

39.2

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

$30,112

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65536 ranks nationally

Lebanon, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,783 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,319

Total Housing Units

12,071

Occupied Units

1,248

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%

$170,500

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Laclede County Lebanon, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.