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Licking, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65542

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

6,776
12/sq mi
$46,076
Median income
$118,600
Median home value
9.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Licking pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65542 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Licking, Texas County, Missouri, home to 6,776 residents across 564.7 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65542 reports a modest median household income of $46,076 (31% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $19,609. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.8%. The typical home here is valued at $118,600 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $728 monthly, and 78.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Texas County, so you can benchmark 65542 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 65542

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Licking, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65542.

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 65542, Licking, 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

6,776

Population

564.7

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65542?

40.6

Median Age

57.0%

Male

43.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 6.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$46,076

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$19,609

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65542 ranks nationally

Licking, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,076 10th percentile higher than 10% 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

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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,427

Total Housing Units

2,172

Occupied Units

255

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$118,600

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$728

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 65542, employing approximately 602 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,569,000.

83

Businesses

602

Employees

$24.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 24.1%
Health care and social assistance 14 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 8 9.6%
Construction 7 8.4%
Manufacturing 6 7.2%
Wholesale trade 5 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.0%
Finance and insurance 4 4.8%
Information 3 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 65542 vs 65436 →

ZIP 65542 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65542 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65542 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 65542 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
65436 Beulah, MO 91 9.6 mi
65555 Raymondville, MO 1,087 11.7 mi
65541 Lenox, MO 236 11.7 mi

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Pop: 528

Related Areas

Texas County Licking, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65542 in? ▼
ZIP code 65542 (Licking) is located in Texas County, Missouri. Texas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/texas-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65542? ▼
ZIP code 65542 in Licking, MO has a population of 6,776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65542 is $46,076, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65542 is $118,600, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65542 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65542? ▼
ZIP code 65542 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65542? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65542 are: Retail trade (20), Health care and social assistance (14), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65542? ▼
In ZIP code 65542, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% 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 65542? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65542 is 28.5 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 65542? ▼
In ZIP code 65542, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65542 is 20.2% 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.