65605 ZIP Code
Aurora, Missouri
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 65605 |
| City/Town: | Aurora |
| County: | Lawrence |
| State: | Missouri |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,705 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,238 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,530 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,163 |
| Median Home Value: | $131,300 |
| Land Area: | 162.6 sq miles
421.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.9897, -93.7397 |
Population Information (65605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,705 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,049 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,656 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 694 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 607 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 624 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 861 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 734 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,078 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,409 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,521 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 815 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,121 | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,255 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 816 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 170 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (65605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $131,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $762 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,163 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,735 | 91.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 428 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,407 | 72.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,328 | 28.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (65605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,185 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 416 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 837 | 10.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,266 | 39.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,009 | 24.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 508 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 719 | 8.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 430 | 5.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (65605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,238 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,491 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,672 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,530 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (65605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,708 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,338 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 370 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,909 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,662 | 87.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 370 | 6.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 306 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (65605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,494 | 89.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 8 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 207 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 965 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 502 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 706 | 6.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 664 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 32 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (65605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 271 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 412 | 8.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 378 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 659 | 13.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 543 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 772 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 582 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 800 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 181 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 137 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (65605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,903 | 73.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 666 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 79 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 193 | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 320 | 6.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (65605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 98 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 328 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,211 | 22.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 55 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 767 | 14.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 404 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 37 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 250 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 280 | 5.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,148 | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 361 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 275 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 124 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (65605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.4% | 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 (65605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,991 | 85.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,725 | 57.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,694 | 40.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,641 | 14.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (65605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,406 | 71.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,171 | 45.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,124 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 394 | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 70 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 638 | 13.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (65605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,829 | 74.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 48 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 160 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 334 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 53 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 72 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 633 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 34 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (65605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 307 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 547 | 10.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 776 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 642 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 996 | 19.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 563 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 481 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 251 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 591 | 11.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (65605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 98 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 320 | 6.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,537 | 29.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,379 | 46.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 776 | 15.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 53 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (65605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,132 | 45.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 846 | 17.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,394 | 29.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 323 | 6.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (65605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 286 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,405 | 29.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,745 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,299 | 27.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (65605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 373 | 10.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 890 | 26.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 712 | 20.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 577 | 16.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 487 | 14.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 294 | 8.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 74 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (65605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,135 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $430 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $762 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (65605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,735 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,371 | 50.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 699 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 795 | 16.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,267 | 26.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,163 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,639 | 34.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (65605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,952 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,255 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,510 | 50.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 136 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 900 | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 894 | 18.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (65605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,104 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 199 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 20 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,016 | 48.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 481 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 388 | 18.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (65605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,285 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 829 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,632 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,859 | 24.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 448 | 15.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,437 | 50.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 974 | 34.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (65605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,192 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,380 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 757 | 54.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 586 | 42.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 215 | 15.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 37 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (65605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,482 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 109 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 223 | 204.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 223 | 204.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 223 | 204.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 106 | 97.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 109 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (65605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,011 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,505 | 95.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 506 | 4.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 318 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 120 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 68 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (65605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,735 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,284 | 90.5% | 89.4% |
Aurora, MO65605