ZIP Code 65785

ZIP code 65785 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 565.5 square miles in Stockton, Cedar County, Missouri. The area is home to 5,259 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 65785 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65785 sits at $50,086 (25% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,515. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $175,000 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $767 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65785 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 65785 sits relative to Missouri and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →