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Hermitage, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65668

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

1,745
19/sq mi
$38,449
Median income
$138,400
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65668 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65668 covers 91.4 square miles in Hermitage, Hickory County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,745 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65668 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,449 (42% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $23,341. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 28.9%. Housing costs here run $138,400 for a typical home value (28% below the state average), with rent averaging $880 a month; 78.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 65668, plus 6 more within Hickory County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 65668

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hermitage, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65668.

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 65668, Hermitage, 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

1,745

Population

91.4

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65668?

60.6

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$38,449

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$23,341

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

28.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65668 ranks nationally

Hermitage, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,449 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,105

Total Housing Units

845

Occupied Units

260

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$138,400

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$880

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 65668, employing approximately 512 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,964,000.

56

Businesses

512

Employees

$21.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 10 17.9%
Accommodation and food services 7 12.5%
Finance and insurance 6 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 4 7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 65668 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 65668 ranks #3 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 65668 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 65668 ranks #5 of 6 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
65724 Pittsburg, MO 1,392 6.3 mi
65732 Preston, MO 871 6.9 mi
65779 Wheatland, MO 2,207 5.9 mi
65634 Cross Timbers, MO 766 8.1 mi
65767 Urbana, MO 2,106 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hickory County

65779 standard
Wheatland, MO
Pop: 2,207
65650 standard
Flemington, MO
Pop: 1,520
65724 standard
Pittsburg, MO
Pop: 1,392
65774 standard
Weaubleau, MO
Pop: 953
65732 standard
Preston, MO
Pop: 871
65634 standard
Cross Timbers, MO
Pop: 766

Related Areas

Hickory County Hermitage, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65668 in? ▼
ZIP code 65668 (Hermitage) is located in Hickory County, Missouri. Hickory County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hickory-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65668? ▼
ZIP code 65668 in Hermitage, MO has a population of 1,745 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65668? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65668 is $38,449, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65668? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65668 is $138,400, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65668? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65668 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65668? ▼
ZIP code 65668 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65668? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65668 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (10), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65668? ▼
In ZIP code 65668, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 65668? ▼
In ZIP code 65668, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65668? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65668 is 21.5% 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.