65240 ZIP Code
Centralia, Missouri
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 65240 |
| City/Town: | Centralia |
| County: | Boone |
| State: | Missouri |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,640 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,513 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,007 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,716 |
| Median Home Value: | $167,700 |
| Land Area: | 180.1 sq miles
466.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2200, -92.1311 |
Population Information (65240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,640 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,324 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,316 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 558 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 444 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 319 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 697 | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 431 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,346 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 751 | 8.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 894 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 636 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,002 | 11.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 959 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 506 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 97 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (65240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $167,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $644 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,716 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,474 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 242 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,645 | 76.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 829 | 23.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (65240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,191 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 170 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 395 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,241 | 36.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,162 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 390 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,377 | 22.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 456 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (65240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,513 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,826 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,172 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,007 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (65240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,318 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,171 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 147 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,912 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,307 | 79.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 654 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 210 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (65240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,009 | 92.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 17 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 18 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 41 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 555 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 358 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 50 | 0.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (65240 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 184 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 191 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 169 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 306 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 283 | 8.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,009 | 29.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 375 | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 602 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 268 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 87 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (65240 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,226 | 77.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 651 | 15.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 36 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 45 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 180 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (65240 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 83 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 244 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 717 | 17.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 163 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 324 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 335 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 101 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 168 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 216 | 5.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,144 | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 379 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 113 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 184 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (65240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (65240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,967 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,825 | 79.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,327 | 26.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 608 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (65240 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,484 | 71.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,285 | 37.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,200 | 34.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 208 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 51 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 278 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (65240 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,777 | 74.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 73 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 79 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 304 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 15 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 31 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 437 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (65240 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 383 | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 286 | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 792 | 21.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 423 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 713 | 19.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 415 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 280 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 16 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 384 | 10.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (65240 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 110 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 173 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 784 | 21.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,236 | 60.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 348 | 9.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 65 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (65240 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,366 | 39.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 629 | 18.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,391 | 40.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 57 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 31 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (65240 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 118 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 865 | 24.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,252 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,239 | 35.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (65240 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 331 | 12.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 325 | 12.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 491 | 18.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 566 | 21.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 561 | 21.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 304 | 11.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 57 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (65240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,246 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $444 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $644 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (65240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,474 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,089 | 60.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 703 | 20.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 485 | 14.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 739 | 21.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,096 | 31.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,085 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (65240 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,622 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,244 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,097 | 57.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 74 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 164 | 4.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 719 | 19.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (65240 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,665 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 216 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 78 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 518 | 31.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 586 | 35.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 267 | 16.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (65240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,845 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 558 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,575 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,311 | 15.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 20 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 770 | 58.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 521 | 39.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (65240 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,996 | 92.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 440 | 5.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 321 | 73.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 119 | 27.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 13 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (65240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,576 | 99.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 47 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 64 | 136.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 64 | 136.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 64 | 136.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 46 | 97.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (65240 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,082 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,043 | 99.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 39 | 0.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 18 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 21 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (65240 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,474 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,323 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Centralia, MO65240