Salem, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65560
Dent County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,392
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salem pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65560 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65560 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salem, Dent County, Missouri, home to 14,392 residents across 1776.8 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65560 reports a modest median household income of $56,250 (16% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,844. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $165,700 (13% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $676; 74.6% 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 42.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Dent County, so 65560 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 65560
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salem, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65560.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
25 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 65560, Salem, 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
14,392
Population
1776.8
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65560?
42.9
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.8%
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?
$56,250
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$29,844
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65560 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Salem, 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)
$56,250 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
6,397housing units
6,397
Total Housing Units
5,294
Occupied Units
1,103
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,700
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$676
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 279 business establishments in ZIP 65560, employing approximately 3,456 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,635,000.
279
Businesses
3,456
Employees
$126.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 29 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 2.1% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
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 65560 vs 65501 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65501 | Jadwin, MO | 163 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65560, 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 (14,392 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 65560 in?
ZIP code 65560 (Salem) is located in Dent County, Missouri. Dent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dent-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65560?
ZIP code 65560 in Salem, MO has a population of 14,392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65560?
The median household income in ZIP 65560 is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65560?
The median home value in ZIP 65560 is $165,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65560?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65560 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65560?
ZIP code 65560 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 3,456 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65560?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65560 are: Retail trade (39), Other services (except public administration) (37), Health care and social assistance (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65560?
In ZIP code 65560, 54.6% 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 65560?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65560 is 20.7 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 65560?
In ZIP code 65560, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65560?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65560 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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