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Freistatt, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65654

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

159
56/sq mi
$47,500
Median income
$115,400
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
56
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65654 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65654 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Freistatt, Lawrence County, Missouri, home to just 159 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65654 reports a modest median household income of $47,500 (29% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,457. Local economic indicators show a 10.6% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $115,400 (40% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 72.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 65654 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 →

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 65654, Freistatt, 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

159

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65654?

35.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
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 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$47,500

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$30,457

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65654 ranks nationally

Freistatt, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,500 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

What does housing look like?

137

Total Housing Units

114

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$115,400

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 65654, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,014,000.

6

Businesses

42

Employees

$1.0M

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 65654 vs 65708 →

ZIP 65654 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 65654 ranks #7 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 65654 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 65654 ranks #7 of 7 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
65708 Monett, MO 12,624 8.2 mi
65756 Stotts City, MO 748 6.6 mi
64873 Wentworth, MO 1,072 8.0 mi
65712 Mount Vernon, MO 8,494 8.1 mi
65723 Pierce City, MO 3,606 8.7 mi
65769 Verona, MO 3,091 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

65605 standard
Aurora, MO
Pop: 12,136
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

Related Areas

Lawrence County Freistatt, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65654 in? ▼
ZIP code 65654 (Freistatt) 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 65654? ▼
ZIP code 65654 in Freistatt, MO has a population of 159 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65654? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65654 is $47,500, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65654? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65654 is $115,400, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65654? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65654 is White at 98.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65654? ▼
ZIP code 65654 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65654? ▼
In ZIP code 65654, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 65654? ▼
In ZIP code 65654, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65654? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65654 is 10.6% 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.