65265 ZIP Code
Mexico, Missouri
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 65265 |
| City/Town: | Mexico |
| County: | Audrain |
| State: | Missouri |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,403 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,089 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,986 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,749 |
| Median Home Value: | $121,500 |
| Land Area: | 223.6 sq miles
579.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2034, -91.8854 |
Population Information (65265 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,403 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,232 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,171 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 946 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 922 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 892 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,109 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 830 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,073 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,770 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,841 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 972 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,141 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,666 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 837 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 404 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (65265 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $121,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $718 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,749 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,819 | 86.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 930 | 13.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,012 | 68.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,807 | 31.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (65265 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,704 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 515 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 717 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,314 | 40.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,241 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 950 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,298 | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 669 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (65265 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,089 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,392 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,389 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,986 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (65265 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,576 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,205 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 365 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,786 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,520 | 76.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,159 | 16.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 526 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (65265 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,653 | 88.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 674 | 4.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 75 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 105 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 74 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 794 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 144 | 0.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 706 | 4.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 452 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 44 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 210 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (65265 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 382 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 268 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 462 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 808 | 13.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 858 | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,123 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 734 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 750 | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 157 | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 277 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (65265 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,812 | 80.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 690 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 63 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 87 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 262 | 3.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (65265 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 193 | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 306 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,166 | 16.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 103 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 888 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 657 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 295 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 399 | 5.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,721 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 536 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 380 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 536 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (65265 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.5% | 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 (65265 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,214 | 85.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,759 | 63.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,851 | 38.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,017 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (65265 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,206 | 72.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,157 | 37.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,503 | 25.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 383 | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 71 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 798 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (65265 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,444 | 80.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 100 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 334 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 166 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 205 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 123 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 114 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 253 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (65265 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 293 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 436 | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 762 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 612 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,203 | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 752 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,167 | 17.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 575 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 949 | 14.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (65265 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 105 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 477 | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,182 | 32.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,797 | 41.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 836 | 12.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 352 | 5.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (65265 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,447 | 42.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 501 | 8.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,780 | 47.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 82 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (65265 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 423 | 7.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,978 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,040 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,378 | 23.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (65265 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 407 | 10.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,101 | 27.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 893 | 22.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 584 | 14.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 660 | 16.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 192 | 4.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 106 | 2.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 69 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (65265 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,021 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $402 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $718 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.38 |
Households (65265 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,819 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,568 | 44.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 962 | 16.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,015 | 17.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,950 | 33.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,732 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,882 | 32.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (65265 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,656 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,989 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,488 | 44.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 95 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,062 | 18.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,725 | 30.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (65265 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,294 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 100 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 140 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,520 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 928 | 28.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 606 | 18.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (65265 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,916 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 874 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,231 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,264 | 21.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 230 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,001 | 61.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,033 | 31.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (65265 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,868 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,301 | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 944 | 41.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,278 | 55.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 246 | 10.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 79 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (65265 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,904 | 96.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 61 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 499 | 818.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 499 | 818.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 499 | 818.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 13 | 21.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 381 | 624.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (65265 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,457 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,729 | 95.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 728 | 5.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 506 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 31 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 190 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (65265 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,819 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,292 | 90.9% | 89.4% |
Mexico, MO65265