Zip code 65230: Armstrong, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65230?

65230 is assigned to Armstrong, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65230 in?

65230 is mostly in Howard County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 65230?

About 591 people live in 65230, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65230?

The median household income in 65230 is $51,607.

Q: What zip codes are near 65230?

The closest zip codes to 65230 are 65257, 65254, 65248, 65281, 65244.

Residential delivery areaHoward CountyCentral Time

Population

591

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$77K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$913/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

65 sq mi

9 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 65230

65230 is a rural zip code in Armstrong, Missouri (Howard County), covering 65 sq mi of land. About 591 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 33.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,607 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $77,100, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $913 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair.

How 65230 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Broadband access99.1%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%22nd of 966 in MO
Residents under 1833%
99th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%49th of 968 in MO
Healthcare workers19.4%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%53rd of 967 in MO
Housing vacancy33.6%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%97th of 966 in MO
Homeownership rate87.4%
93rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%222nd of 966 in MO
Poverty rate16.6%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%297th of 966 in MO
Self-employed workers11%
69th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%438th of 967 in MO
Uninsured rate6.8%
50th
U.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%635th of 968 in MO
Average commute25.5 min
46th
U.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min496th of 934 in MO
Veterans4.8%
36th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%782nd of 968 in MO
Residents 65 and older12.5%
20th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%855th of 968 in MO
Unemployment rate3%
16th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%486th of 967 in MO
Median earnings per worker$37,305
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780660th of 960 in MO
Median gross rent$913
14th
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033279th of 783 in MO
Median age33.6
14th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39862nd of 968 in MO
Median household income$51,607
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702705th of 934 in MO
Government workers8.7%
10th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%757th of 967 in MO
Diversity index16.4
9th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1502nd of 968 in MO
Per capita income$24,821
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695816th of 968 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.360
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465763rd of 964 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher9%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%858th of 965 in MO
Population591
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814739th of 968 in MO
Population density9/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi840th of 968 in MO
Median home value$77,100
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300875th of 917 in MO
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%919th of 967 in MO
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%820th of 968 in MO
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%861st of 908 in MO
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%769th of 967 in MO

Measure	65230	Howard	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Broadband accessStrength	99.1%	85.6%	89.3%	91%	99th	22nd of 966
Residents under 18	33%	21.2%	22.3%	22%	99th	49th of 968
Healthcare workers	19.4%	9.5%	10.4%	9.7%	99th	53rd of 967
Housing vacancy	33.6%	18%	11.2%	10.1%	98th	97th of 966
Homeownership rateStrength	87.4%	78.7%	68.1%	65.2%	93rd	222nd of 966
Poverty rate	16.6%	12%	12.6%	12.5%	75th	297th of 966
Self-employed workers	11%	11.5%	9%	10%	69th	438th of 967
Uninsured rate	6.8%	8.1%	8.8%	8.4%	50th	635th of 968
Average commute	25.5 min	26.5 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	46th	496th of 934
Veterans	4.8%	6.4%	7.3%	6.2%	36th	782nd of 968
Residents 65 and older	12.5%	20.1%	17.9%	17.2%	20th	855th of 968
Unemployment rateStrength	3%	3.7%	4%	5.2%	16th	486th of 967
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,305	$40,994	$45,780	$49,666	15th	660th of 960
Median gross rent	$913	$832	$1,033	$1,413	14th	279th of 783
Median age	33.6	39	39	38.9	14th	862nd of 968
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,607	$65,938	$70,702	$80,734	10th	705th of 934
Government workers	8.7%	16.5%	13.2%	14.5%	10th	757th of 967
Diversity index	16.4	25.2	40.1	61.4	9th	502nd of 968
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,821	$30,705	$39,695	$44,673	8th	816th of 968
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.360	0.417	0.465	0.483	4th	763rd of 964
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9%	28.2%	32.4%	35.7%	2nd	858th of 965
Population	591	10,147	6,191,814	334,922,499	1st	739th of 968
Population density	9/sq mi	22/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	840th of 968
Median home value	$77,100	$159,400	$230,300	$332,700	1st	875th of 917
Work from home	0%	9.8%	13%	15.1%	1st	919th of 967
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.1%	4.5%	14.1%	1st	820th of 968
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	41.6%	45.6%	51.1%	1st	861st of 908
Tech workers	0%	2.9%	3.4%	3.8%	1st	769th of 967

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

11%

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

16%

35–44

10%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.6

Under 18

33%

65 and over

12.5%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black3%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

16.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 215
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 71.6%
Married couples: 51.6%
Living alone: 23.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4.8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

43%

$50–75k

25%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

65230

$51,607

Howard Co.

$65,938

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,821

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.360

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65230

$77,100

Howard Co.

$159,400

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65230

$913

Howard Co.

$832

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

90%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 324
Owner-occupied: 87.4%
Vacant: 33.6%
Median year built: 1959
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

16%

20–29

22%

30–44

40%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

19%

Transportation and moving

13%

Construction and repair

12%

Management

10%

Production

10%

Legal and social services

Education

Office and admin

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Industries

Health care and social assistance

25%

Manufacturing

12%

Other services

11%

Education

10%

Retail

10%

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Median earnings per worker

$37,305

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

13.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65230	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$40,714	$74,888
Service	$29,009	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$73,036	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,583	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

65%

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
Households with broadband: 99.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.8%
No internet access: 0.9%
Without health insurance: 6.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Armstrong
State: Missouri
County: Howard County
Center point: 39.2906° N, 92.6813° W
Land area: 65 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

65230 spans 2 counties

Howard County79% of land
Randolph County21% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Armstrong1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 65230

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65257	Higbee, MO	7.9 mi	1,484	$54,911	$98,900
65254	Glasgow, MO	10 mi	1,869	$70,321	$156,800
65248	Fayette, MO	11 mi	4,480	$53,125	$168,100
65281	Salisbury, MO	13 mi	3,030	$73,705	$185,300
65244	Clifton Hill, MO	14 mi	311	$48,125	$217,100
65259	Huntsville, MO	14 mi	2,990	$60,865	$141,600
65278	Renick, MO	15 mi	35	$45,625	$90,000
65330	Gilliam, MO	15 mi	575	$42,188	$110,200
65256	Harrisburg, MO	17 mi	2,011	$92,061	$302,500
65261	Keytesville, MO	17 mi	1,316	$64,904	$152,500
65270	Moberly, MO	18 mi	16,612	$48,351	$159,300
65246	Dalton, MO	18 mi	54	—	—

Questions about 65230

What city is zip code 65230?

65230 is assigned to Armstrong, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65230 in?

65230 is mostly in Howard County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 65230?

About 591 people live in 65230, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65230 in?

65230 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65230?

The median household income in 65230 is $51,607.

What zip codes are near 65230?

The closest zip codes to 65230 are 65257, 65254, 65248, 65281, 65244.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65230, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.