PlainZIP

Alton, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65606

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

3,613
7/sq mi
$51,909
Median income
$118,800
Median home value
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65606 covers 531.3 square miles in Alton, Oregon County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,613 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65606 reports a modest median household income of $51,909 (22% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $26,004. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $118,800 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $624 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is -. To put 65606 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Oregon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 65606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alton, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65606.

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 65606, Alton, 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

3,613

Population

531.3

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 65606?

36.7

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$51,909

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$26,004

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65606 ranks nationally

Alton, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,909 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,268

Total Housing Units

989

Occupied Units

279

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$118,800

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$624

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 65606, employing approximately 497 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,960,000.

48

Businesses

497

Employees

$16.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 14 29.2%
Retail trade 10 20.8%
Manufacturing 4 8.3%
Finance and insurance 4 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.3%
Industries not classified 3 6.3%

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 65606 vs 65690 →

ZIP 65606 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 65606 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
65690 Couch, MO 298 9.3 mi
65791 Thayer, MO 4,585 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oregon County

65791 standard
Thayer, MO
Pop: 4,585
65692 standard
Koshkonong, MO
Pop: 1,332
65778 standard
Myrtle, MO
Pop: 524
65690 standard
Couch, MO
Pop: 298

Related Areas

Oregon County Alton, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65606 in? ▼
ZIP code 65606 (Alton) is located in Oregon County, Missouri. Oregon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oregon-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65606? ▼
ZIP code 65606 in Alton, MO has a population of 3,613 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65606? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65606 is $51,909, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65606? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65606 is $118,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65606? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65606 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65606? ▼
ZIP code 65606 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65606? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65606 are: Health care and social assistance (14), Retail trade (10), Manufacturing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65606? ▼
In ZIP code 65606, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65606? ▼
In ZIP code 65606, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65606? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65606 is 13.4% 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.