65281 ZIP Code, Salisbury, MO
65281 is a ZIP code in Salisbury, Missouri in Chariton County. It covers 196 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 65261, 65244 and 65259. 3,030 people live here in 1,099 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $73,705, close to the Missouri median of $70,702.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Salisbury, MO
- County: Chariton County
- Land area: 196 sq mi
- Population: 3,030
- Median household income: $73,705
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,030 |
| Households | 1,099 |
| Median household income | $73,705 |
| Income per person | $33,470 |
| Median age | 41.9 |
| Homeowners | 86.0% |
| Median home value | $185,300 |
| Median rent | $729 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% |
| Broadband internet | 90.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 5.0% |
| $25–35K | 4.6% |
| $35–50K | 12.4% |
| $50–75K | 24.4% |
| $75–100K | 14.7% |
| $100–150K | 21.3% |
| $150–200K | 2.8% |
| $200K+ | 8.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.3% |
| 10–19 | 14.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 9.2% |
| 35–44 | 10.6% |
| 45–54 | 12.2% |
| 55–64 | 11.8% |
| 65–74 | 12.9% |
| 75+ | 11.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.7% |
| Owned outright | 35.1% |
| Rented | 11.0% |
| Vacant | 21.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.0% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 4.1% |
| 5–19 units | 1.7% |
| 20+ units | 0.6% |
| Mobile / other | 3.4% |
Businesses in 65281
93 business establishments with 628 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 20
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 13
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 11
- Transportation and Warehousing: 9
- Construction: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 8
- Wholesale Trade: 6
- Manufacturing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 65261 — Keytesville city, MO (6.8 mi)
- 65244 — Clifton Hill city, MO (7 mi)
- 65259 — Huntsville city, MO (12 mi)
- 65246 — Dalton town, MO (12.8 mi)
- 65230 — Armstrong city, MO (13.4 mi)
- 64658 — Marceline city, MO (15.2 mi)
- 65236 — Brunswick city, MO (16.1 mi)
- 64676 — Rothville village, MO (17.9 mi)
Areas that include 65281
- Salisbury, MO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Prairie Hill, MO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chariton County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Missouri ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 6: highest median household income in Chariton County
- No. 1 of 6: highest median home value in Chariton County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Chariton County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of households with children in Chariton County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Chariton County
- No. 3 of 6: lowest median age in Chariton County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median age in Chariton County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Chariton County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 65281, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 65281 in?
- 65281 is a Salisbury, MO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 65281 in?
- 65281 is in Chariton County.
- What is the population of 65281?
- About 3,030 people (±292), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,979.
- What is the median household income in 65281?
- $73,705 (±$5,059), 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 65281?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 65281 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 65281?
- The closest, measured center to center: 65261 (6.8 mi, Keytesville), 65244 (7 mi, Clifton Hill), 65259 (12 mi, Huntsville), 65246 (12.8 mi, Dalton), 65230 (13.4 mi, Armstrong) and 64658 (15.2 mi, Marceline).
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