PlainZIP

Aurora, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65605

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

12,136
29/sq mi
$53,294
Median income
$160,200
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aurora 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
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65605 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65605 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Lawrence County, Missouri, home to 12,136 residents across 412.8 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65605 reports a modest median household income of $53,294 (20% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $28,875. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.4%. The typical home here is valued at $160,200 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $804 monthly, and 72.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lawrence County, letting you compare 65605 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 65605

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65605.

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 65605, Aurora, 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

12,136

Population

412.8

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 65605?

44.3

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$53,294

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$28,875

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65605 ranks nationally

Aurora, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,294 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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,369

Total Housing Units

4,593

Occupied Units

776

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$160,200

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$804

Median Rent

1979

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

+10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65605 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 154
2021 +13.0% 174
2022 +23.0% 214
2023 +5.8% 226
2024 +10.8% 251

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 232 business establishments in ZIP 65605, employing approximately 2,211 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,259,000.

232

Businesses

2,211

Employees

$93.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 39 16.8%
Other services (except public administration) 33 14.2%
Construction 28 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 25 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 21 9.1%
Finance and insurance 15 6.5%
Manufacturing 11 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.7%
Wholesale trade 10 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.7%
Information 3 1.3%

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 65605 vs 65769 →

ZIP 65605 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 65605 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 65605 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 65605 ranks #3 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
65769 Verona, MO 3,091 6.2 mi
65705 Marionville, MO 3,999 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

65712 standard
Mount Vernon, MO
Pop: 8,494
65705 standard
Marionville, MO
Pop: 3,999
65723 standard
Pierce City, MO
Pop: 3,606
65769 standard
Verona, MO
Pop: 3,091
65707 standard
Miller, MO
Pop: 2,299
64873 standard
Wentworth, MO
Pop: 1,072

Related Areas

Lawrence County Aurora, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65605 in? ▼
ZIP code 65605 (Aurora) is located in Lawrence County, Missouri. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65605? ▼
ZIP code 65605 in Aurora, MO has a population of 12,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65605? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65605 is $53,294, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65605? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65605 is $160,200, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65605? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65605 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65605? ▼
ZIP code 65605 has 232 business establishments employing approximately 2,211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65605? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65605 are: Retail trade (39), Other services (except public administration) (33), Construction (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65605? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65605 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 65605? ▼
In ZIP code 65605, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 65605? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65605 is 25.3 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 65605? ▼
In ZIP code 65605, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65605? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65605 is 17.4% 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.