Mexico, MO ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
65265	Standard	15,238	100.00%	Riversville,Vandiver,Vandiver Village

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Population & Demographics

Mexico, MO has 15,131 residents, with an average household size of 2.5. The gender split is 47.3% male and 52.7% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.1%) and 35-39 (6.6%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 2.0%. Those born outside the United States make up 1.5% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	15,238
Total Households:	6,258
Total Housing Units:	6,938
Average Household Size:	2.34
Average Family Size:	2.99

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	11,469
Total Households:	4,700
Total Housing Units:	5,200
Average Household Size:	2.31
Average Family Size:	3.14

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	14,821	15,139	15,150	15,252	15,291	15,320	15,033	15,059	15,053	14,961	15,098	15,403	15,131
Decennial Census	15,409	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	15,238	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41.2

Male Median Age: 38.9

Female Median Age: 43.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	484	492	567	575	381	411	409	462	402	407	436	495	538	417	336	252	164	160
Female	433	512	472	451	382	470	457	440	434	429	425	542	543	471	411	345	267	366
Total	917	1,004	1,039	1,026	763	881	866	902	836	836	861	1,037	1,081	888	747	597	431	526

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	12,768	86.67%
Black:	976	6.63%
Hispanic:*	543	3.69%
Asian:	93	0.63%
American Indian:	60	0.41%
Hawaiian:	2	0.01%
Other:	289	1.96%
Total:	14,731	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	7,388	48.48%	38.9 years
Females:	7,850	51.52%	43.5 years
Total:	15,238	100%	41.2 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	5,461	47.62%	36.8 years
Females:	6,008	52.38%	41.9 years
Total:	11,469	100%	39.3 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	14,742	97.43%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	56	0.37%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	213	1.41%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	120	2.20%
Total Population:	15,131	100%
Total Native Population:	14,798	97.80%
Total Foreign-born Population:	333	2.20%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Mexico, MO have an average household income of $54,387 (much lower than the State by 21.1%, and much lower than the Nation by 30.8%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($68,516 vs $35,244). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$41,446	$42,057	$44,155	$44,082	$41,528	$41,906	$43,682	$42,711	$43,804	$43,812	$46,318	$51,089	$54,387
Median Family Income	$50,788	$53,603	$55,394	$56,695	$55,104	$54,366	$55,824	$52,716	$52,252	$51,092	$56,167	$62,389	$68,516
Median NonFamily Income	$30,148	$28,392	$27,309	$27,711	$27,451	$25,855	$27,985	$30,192	$30,965	$31,706	$32,223	$34,934	$35,244
Median Male Income	$37,017	$36,983	$40,297	$39,937	$37,107	$36,947	$39,813	$37,075	$39,421	$42,136	$42,897	$50,872	$53,105
Median Female Income	$26,930	$28,299	$28,707	$29,076	$28,928	$29,412	$30,775	$30,688	$31,692	$32,206	$35,052	$36,706	$40,793

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	6,720	55.10%
Unemployed:	399	3.27%
Not In Labor Force:	5,077	41.63%
Total:	12,196	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,842	27.41%
Service:	1,293	19.24%
Sales and Office:	1,560	23.21%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	424	6.31%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,601	23.82%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,720	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Mexico, MO, the median home value is $127,500 - much lower than the State by 40.9%, and up $31,700 (33.1%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $715 per month - much lower than the State by 28.2%, and up $77 (12.1%) since 2020. Most renters in Mexico pay under $1,000 (90.2%). About 90.2% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.5% (57.5% have a mortgage) and renters make up 36.5% - owners are lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$87,800	$92,100	$95,400	$95,100	$94,500	$97,700	$101,600	$103,500	$101,400	$95,800	$104,200	$121,500	$127,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	158	8.93%
$500 to $999:	1,282	72.47%
$1,000 to $1,499:	162	9.16%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	33	1.87%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	134	7.57%
Total:	1,769	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$606	$646	$624	$624	$626	$651	$647	$680	$679	$638	$643	$718	$715

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,149	37.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,835	31.90%
Renter Occupied:	1,769	30.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,753	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,753	85.99%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	937	14.01%
Total Housing Units:	6,690	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

15.5% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (31.9%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 89.4%, which is slightly below the state rate (91.6%). The share of people in poverty is 11.4%, which is above the state rate (8.4%) and slightly above the national rate (8.7%), down 1.8 percentage points since 2011 and up 1.1 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	319	3.02%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	690	6.53%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,285	40.55%
Some college, no degree:	2,297	21.74%
Associate's degree:	1,031	9.76%
Bachelor's degree:	1,185	11.22%
Graduate or professional degree:	759	7.18%
Total:	10,566	100%
High school graduate or higher:	9,557	90.45%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,944	18.40%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	9,203	53.48%
Public Insurance:	6,138	35.67%
No Insurance:	1,868	10.85%
Total:	17,209	100%
Has Health Insurance:	15,341	89.15%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	13.2%	10.7%	10.6%	11.3%	11.3%	10.9%	10.6%	10.8%	10.3%	11.7%	11.5%	12.0%	11.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	114	3.65%
Kindergarten:	124	3.97%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,357	43.40%
High school (grades 9-12):	950	30.38%
College or graduate school:	582	18.61%
Total:	3,127	100%
Early Childhood:	238	7.61%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,431	77.74%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	65265 (Standard)
County:	Audrain County, MO
Area Codes:	235,573
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	11,469 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Mexico, MO [Learn More]
Coordinates:	39.2068, -91.8866
Land Area:	223.56 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/mo-mexico.asp

Employed:	5,048	54.60%
Unemployed:	352	3.81%
Not In Labor Force:	3,845	41.59%
Total:	9,245	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	1,216	24.09%
Service:	1,004	19.89%
Sales and Office:	1,301	25.77%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	328	6.50%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,199	23.75%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,048	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,607	36.56%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,186	26.98%
Renter Occupied:	1,603	36.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,396	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,396	87.29%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	640	12.71%
Total Housing Units:	5,036	100%

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Mexico, MO

65265 is the only ZIP Code for Mexico, MO

Mexico, MO has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Mexico, MO

Sources & References

White:	9,327	85.13%
Black:	951	8.68%
Hispanic:*	366	3.34%
Asian:	87	0.79%
American Indian:	42	0.38%
Hawaiian:	2	0.02%
Other:	181	1.65%
Total:	10,956	100%

Native, born in the United States:	11,254	97.97%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	56	0.49%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	167	1.45%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	10	1.54%
Total Population:	11,487	100%
Total Native Population:	11,310	98.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:	177	1.54%

Less than $500:	158	9.86%
$500 to $999:	1,221	76.17%
$1,000 to $1,499:	150	9.36%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	74	4.62%
Total:	1,603	100%

Less than 9th grade:	261	3.24%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	595	7.38%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,105	38.53%
Some college, no degree:	2,093	25.97%
Associate's degree:	756	9.38%
Bachelor's degree:	729	9.05%
Graduate or professional degree:	520	6.45%
Total:	8,059	100%
High school graduate or higher:	7,203	89.38%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,249	15.50%

Private Insurance:	6,843	52.63%
Public Insurance:	4,911	37.77%
No Insurance:	1,248	9.60%
Total:	13,002	100%
Has Health Insurance:	11,754	90.40%

Nursery School, Preschool:	60	2.85%
Kindergarten:	108	5.14%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	938	44.60%
High school (grades 9-12):	543	25.82%
College or graduate school:	454	21.59%
Total:	2,103	100%
Early Childhood:	168	7.99%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,589	75.56%

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,599Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	508Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,391Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,181Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	11Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	360Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$75,890,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$272,101,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	5,434Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Mexico, MOSource: Census
CBSA Number:	33020Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	24,688Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	223.555 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	2.269 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	02,03,06,13,24Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	47648Source: Census
Place Name:	Mexico city; MissouriSource: Census