Phillipsburg, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65722
Laclede County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,909
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,378
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Phillipsburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65722 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65722 covers 143.5 square miles in Phillipsburg, Laclede County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,909 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65722 reports a modest median household income of $48,378 (28% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,863. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,100 (18% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $641; owner occupancy is 81.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Laclede County, so 65722 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 65722
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phillipsburg, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65722.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65722, Phillipsburg, 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
1,909
Population
143.5
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65722?
47.3
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
3.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$48,378
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$21,863
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65722 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Phillipsburg, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,378 19th percentile higher than 19% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
497housing units
497
Total Housing Units
497
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,100
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$641
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 65722, employing approximately 178 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,929,000.
24
Businesses
178
Employees
$5.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 12.5% |
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 65722 vs 65632 →
ZIP 65722 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65632
Conway (65632)
2,939 residents
- 65722
Phillipsburg (65722)
1,909 residents
- 65590
Long Lane (65590)
1,231 residents
- 65783 225
Windyville (65783)
225 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65722 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65722 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65632
Conway (65632)
$57,656 median income
- 65590
Long Lane (65590)
$56,762 median income
- 65722
Phillipsburg (65722)
$48,378 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65722 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65722, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,909 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 65722 in?
ZIP code 65722 (Phillipsburg) is located in Laclede County, Missouri. Laclede County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/laclede-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65722?
ZIP code 65722 in Phillipsburg, MO has a population of 1,909 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65722?
The median household income in ZIP 65722 is $48,378, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65722?
The median home value in ZIP 65722 is $157,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65722?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65722 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65722?
ZIP code 65722 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65722?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65722 are: Retail trade (4), Construction (3), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65722?
In ZIP code 65722, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.7% 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 65722?
In ZIP code 65722, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65722?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65722 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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