65265 ZIP Code, Mexico, MO
65265 is a ZIP code in Mexico, Missouri — mostly in Audrain County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Monroe County. It covers 224 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 65280, 65232 and 65285. 15,153 people live here in 5,929 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $56,969, below the Missouri median of $70,702.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mexico, MO
- County: Audrain County
- Land area: 224 sq mi
- Population: 15,153
- Median household income: $56,969
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 15,153 |
| Households | 5,929 |
| Median household income | $56,969 |
| Income per person | $29,330 |
| Median age | 40 |
| Homeowners | 68.4% |
| Median home value | $152,600 |
| Median rent | $693 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% |
| Broadband internet | 85.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.6% |
| $10–15K | 5.0% |
| $15–25K | 8.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.9% |
| $35–50K | 13.2% |
| $50–75K | 17.6% |
| $75–100K | 16.1% |
| $100–150K | 15.8% |
| $150–200K | 4.2% |
| $200K+ | 3.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.6% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.8% |
| 35–44 | 11.1% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65–74 | 11.7% |
| 75+ | 8.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.8% |
| Owned outright | 28.0% |
| Rented | 27.7% |
| Vacant | 11.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.2% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 9.3% |
| 5–19 units | 4.9% |
| 20+ units | 1.4% |
| Mobile / other | 4.4% |
Businesses in 65265
360 business establishments with 5,434 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 64
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 47
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 44
- Construction: 39
- Finance and Insurance: 30
- Accommodation and Food Services: 28
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 22
- Manufacturing: 19
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 65280 — Rush Hill village, MO (7.3 mi)
- 65232 — Benton City village, MO (7.5 mi)
- 65285 (7.7 mi)
- 63352 — Laddonia city, MO (12.5 mi)
- 65282 (12.6 mi)
- 65231 — Auxvasse city, MO (12.9 mi)
- 65240 — Centralia city, MO (13.2 mi)
- 65264 — Martinsburg town, MO (13.3 mi)
Areas that include 65265
- Mexico, MO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Vandiver, MO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Audrain County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Missouri ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 7: highest median home value in Audrain County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of households with children in Audrain County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Audrain County
- No. 4 of 7: lowest median age in Audrain County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median age in Audrain County
- No. 5 of 7: fastest population growth in Audrain County
Mail every home in 65265
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 65265, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 65265 in?
- 65265 is a Mexico, MO mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Mexico; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 65265 in?
- 65265 is mostly in Audrain County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Monroe County.
- What is the population of 65265?
- About 15,153 people (±592), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 15,238.
- What is the median household income in 65265?
- $56,969 (±$6,250), compared with $70,702 for Missouri as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 65265?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 65265 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 65265?
- The closest, measured center to center: 65280 (7.3 mi, Rush Hill), 65232 (7.5 mi, Benton City), 65285 (7.7 mi), 63352 (12.5 mi, Laddonia), 65282 (12.6 mi) and 65231 (12.9 mi, Auxvasse).
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