PlainZIP

Caulfield, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65626

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

1,637
6/sq mi
$40,208
Median income
$228,000
Median home value
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Caulfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65626 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65626 covers 268.4 square miles in Caulfield, Ozark County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,637 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65626 reports a modest median household income of $40,208 (40% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $23,253. The poverty rate stands at 21.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. Housing costs here run $228,000 for a typical home value (19% above the state average), with rent averaging $722 a month; 88.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Ozark County, letting you compare 65626 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 →

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 65626, Caulfield, 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

1,637

Population

268.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65626?

50.4

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$40,208

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$23,253

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65626 ranks nationally

Caulfield, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,208 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

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

What does housing look like?

816

Total Housing Units

571

Occupied Units

245

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$228,000

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$722

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 65626, employing approximately 35 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,129,000.

12

Businesses

35

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 65626 vs 65609 →

ZIP 65626 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 65626 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 65626 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 65626 ranks #4 of 4 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
65609 Bakersfield, MO 778 5.2 mi
65790 Pottersville, MO 739 7.5 mi
65766 Udall, MO 105 8.4 mi
65777 Moody, MO 328 9.2 mi
72537 Gamaliel, AR 805 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ozark County

65655 standard
Gainesville, MO
Pop: 3,186
65761 standard
Theodosia, MO
Pop: 1,273
65637 standard
Dora, MO
Pop: 1,135
65609 standard
Bakersfield, MO
Pop: 778
65760 standard
Tecumseh, MO
Pop: 739
65773 standard
Wasola, MO
Pop: 711

Related Areas

Ozark County Caulfield, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65626 in? ▼
ZIP code 65626 (Caulfield) is located in Ozark County, Missouri. Ozark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ozark-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65626? ▼
ZIP code 65626 in Caulfield, MO has a population of 1,637 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65626? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65626 is $40,208, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65626? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65626 is $228,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65626? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65626 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65626? ▼
ZIP code 65626 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 35 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65626? ▼
In ZIP code 65626, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% 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 65626? ▼
In ZIP code 65626, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65626? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65626 is 21.9% 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.