65605 ZIP Code, Aurora, MO
65605 is a ZIP code in Aurora, Missouri — mostly in Barry County (57% of its land), with smaller parts in Lawrence and Stone counties. It covers 163 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 65769, 65654 and 65712. 11,514 people live here in 4,593 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $53,294, below the Missouri median of $70,702.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Aurora, MO
- County: Barry County
- Land area: 163 sq mi
- Population: 11,514
- Median household income: $53,294
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 11,514 |
| Households | 4,593 |
| Median household income | $53,294 |
| Income per person | $28,875 |
| Median age | 44.3 |
| Homeowners | 72.5% |
| Median home value | $160,200 |
| Median rent | $804 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.4% |
| Broadband internet | 81.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 8.2% |
| $15–25K | 9.9% |
| $25–35K | 13.2% |
| $35–50K | 13.1% |
| $50–75K | 16.4% |
| $75–100K | 9.9% |
| $100–150K | 16.3% |
| $150–200K | 5.0% |
| $200K+ | 4.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.6% |
| 10–19 | 14.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 8.6% |
| 35–44 | 14.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65–74 | 9.9% |
| 75+ | 10.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.0% |
| Owned outright | 25.5% |
| Rented | 23.3% |
| Vacant | 14.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.4% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 6.8% |
| 5–19 units | 2.0% |
| 20+ units | 1.5% |
| Mobile / other | 16.2% |
Businesses in 65605
232 business establishments with 2,211 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 39
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 33
- Construction: 28
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 25
- Accommodation and Food Services: 21
- Finance and Insurance: 15
- Manufacturing: 11
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 65769 — Verona town, MO (5.9 mi)
- 65654 — Freistatt village, MO (9 mi)
- 65712 — Mount Vernon city, MO (9.1 mi)
- 65705 — Marionville city, MO (9.6 mi)
- 65708 — Monett city, MO (10.8 mi)
- 65610 — Billings city, MO (12.4 mi)
- 65633 — Crane city, MO (12.9 mi)
- 65675 — Hurley city, MO (14.2 mi)
Areas that include 65605
- Aurora, MO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Barry County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Lawrence County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Missouri ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 13: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Barry County
- No. 5 of 13: highest median age in Barry County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 65605, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 65605 in?
- 65605 is a Aurora, MO mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Aurora; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 65605 in?
- 65605 is mostly in Barry County (57% of its land), with smaller parts in Lawrence and Stone counties.
- What is the population of 65605?
- About 11,514 people (±647), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 11,795.
- What is the median household income in 65605?
- $53,294 (±$8,877), 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 65605?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 65605 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 65605?
- The closest, measured center to center: 65769 (5.9 mi, Verona), 65654 (9 mi, Freistatt), 65712 (9.1 mi, Mount Vernon), 65705 (9.6 mi, Marionville), 65708 (10.8 mi, Monett) and 65610 (12.4 mi, Billings).
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