65542 ZIP Code
Licking, Missouri
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 65542 |
| City/Town: | Licking |
| County: | Texas |
| State: | Missouri |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,804 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,813 |
| Per Capita Income: | $23,509 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,566 |
| Median Home Value: | $121,900 |
| Land Area: | 216.6 sq miles
561.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.4957, -91.8837 |
Population Information (65542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,804 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,050 | 59.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,754 | 40.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 337 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 417 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 346 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 388 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 471 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,053 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 888 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 710 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 543 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 358 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 668 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 504 | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 121 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (65542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $121,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $653 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,566 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,121 | 82.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 445 | 17.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,594 | 75.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 527 | 24.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (65542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,845 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 187 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 681 | 14.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,908 | 39.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,168 | 24.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 355 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 223 | 4.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 323 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (65542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,813 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,672 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,115 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $23,509 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (65542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,326 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,125 | 91.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 201 | 8.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,249 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,442 | 67.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 494 | 23.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 177 | 8.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (65542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,992 | 88.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 579 | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 29 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 19 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 177 | 2.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 90 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 180 | 2.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 72 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 71 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (65542 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 186 | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 139 | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 251 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 299 | 14.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 397 | 18.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 385 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 126 | 5.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 227 | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 59 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 52 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (65542 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,416 | 66.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 476 | 22.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 37 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 39 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 114 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (65542 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 96 | 4.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 164 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 287 | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 34 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 227 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 257 | 12.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 109 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 69 | 3.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 465 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 134 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 77 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 206 | 9.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (65542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.0% | 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 (65542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,594 | 67.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,161 | 46.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,303 | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,086 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (65542 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,337 | 63.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 921 | 43.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 609 | 28.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 131 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 78 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 294 | 13.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (65542 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,823 | 71.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 7 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 25 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 117 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 35 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 49 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 37 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 473 | 18.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (65542 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 85 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 433 | 16.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 378 | 14.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 336 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 487 | 19.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 331 | 12.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 201 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 172 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 128 | 5.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (65542 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 19 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 192 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 793 | 30.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,154 | 45.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 286 | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 122 | 4.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (65542 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 50 | 2.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 578 | 27.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,189 | 56.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 265 | 12.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (65542 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 252 | 11.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 559 | 26.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 714 | 33.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 596 | 28.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (65542 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 264 | 16.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 411 | 25.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 267 | 16.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 259 | 16.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 166 | 10.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 167 | 10.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 60 | 3.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (65542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $931 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $365 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $653 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.38 |
Households (65542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,121 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,048 | 49.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 440 | 20.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 455 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 506 | 23.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 583 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 854 | 40.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (65542 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,553 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,475 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,385 | 39.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 81 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 545 | 15.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 424 | 11.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (65542 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,224 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 117 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 73 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 565 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 288 | 23.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 181 | 14.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (65542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,436 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 435 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,680 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,263 | 22.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 80 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 692 | 54.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 491 | 38.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (65542 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,000 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 733 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 226 | 30.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 503 | 68.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 309 | 42.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (65542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,777 | 99.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 26 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 27 | 103.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 27 | 103.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 27 | 103.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 6 | 23.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 21 | 80.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (65542 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,467 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,312 | 97.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 155 | 2.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 61 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 21 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 10 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 63 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (65542 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,121 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,886 | 88.9% | 89.4% |
Licking, MO65542