Zip code 65243: Clark, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65243?

65243 is assigned to Clark, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65243 in?

65243 is mostly in Randolph County, but it extends into 4 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 65243?

About 2,950 people live in 65243, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65243?

The median household income in 65243 is $68,021.

Q: What zip codes are near 65243?

The closest zip codes to 65243 are 65278, 65284, 65257, 65270, 65256.

Residential delivery areaRandolph CountyCentral Time

Population

2,950

Median household income

$68K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$208K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$816/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

26.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

98 sq mi

30 people/sq mi

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

About 65243

65243 is a rural zip code in Clark, Missouri (Randolph County), covering 98 sq mi of land. About 2,950 people live here, or 30 per square mile. The median resident is 26.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $68,021 a year, 16% below the national median of $80,734. 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $208,200, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $816 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.4 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; transportation and moving goods; and sales.

How 65243 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate31.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%35th of 968 in MO
Residents under 1840.6%
99th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%15th of 968 in MO
Poverty rate31.4%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%51st of 966 in MO
Government workers21.2%
88th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%151st of 967 in MO
Homeownership rate83.5%
86th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%335th of 966 in MO
Self-employed workers12.8%
82nd
U.S. 10% · MO 9%345th of 967 in MO
Housing vacancy10%
71st
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%632nd of 966 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.452
64th
U.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465235th of 964 in MO
Veterans6.4%
58th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%617th of 968 in MO
Tech workers3.3%
58th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%179th of 967 in MO
Median earnings per worker$49,125
53rd
U.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780213th of 960 in MO
Average commute24.4 min
39th
U.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min564th of 934 in MO
Median household income$68,021
33rd
U.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702358th of 934 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher23.7%
30th
U.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%308th of 965 in MO
Work from home8.5%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%489th of 967 in MO
Median home value$208,200
23rd
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300325th of 917 in MO
Residents 65 and older12.2%
19th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%865th of 968 in MO
Per capita income$28,237
14th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695662nd of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$816
8th
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033388th of 783 in MO
Diversity index14.3
7th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1562nd of 968 in MO
Healthcare workers5.8%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%755th of 967 in MO
Population2,950
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814381st of 968 in MO
Population density30/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi479th of 968 in MO
Median age26.8
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39948th of 968 in MO
Unemployment rate1%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%746th of 967 in MO
Broadband access76.2%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%819th of 966 in MO
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%917th of 968 in MO
Rent-burdened renters10%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%791st of 908 in MO

Measure	65243	Randolph	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Uninsured rateWeakness	31.4%	9.7%	8.8%	8.4%	99th	35th of 968
Residents under 18	40.6%	22.1%	22.3%	22%	99th	15th of 968
Poverty rateWeakness	31.4%	13.9%	12.6%	12.5%	96th	51st of 966
Government workers	21.2%	15%	13.2%	14.5%	88th	151st of 967
Homeownership rateStrength	83.5%	71.4%	68.1%	65.2%	86th	335th of 966
Self-employed workers	12.8%	8.7%	9%	10%	82nd	345th of 967
Housing vacancy	10%	14.9%	11.2%	10.1%	71st	632nd of 966
Income inequality (Gini)	0.452	0.429	0.465	0.483	64th	235th of 964
Veterans	6.4%	6.5%	7.3%	6.2%	58th	617th of 968
Tech workers	3.3%	2%	3.4%	3.8%	58th	179th of 967
Median earnings per worker	$49,125	$39,311	$45,780	$49,666	53rd	213th of 960
Average commute	24.4 min	21.8 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	39th	564th of 934
Median household income	$68,021	$53,033	$70,702	$80,734	33rd	358th of 934
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.7%	18.4%	32.4%	35.7%	30th	308th of 965
Work from home	8.5%	7%	13%	15.1%	25th	489th of 967
Median home value	$208,200	$159,300	$230,300	$332,700	23rd	325th of 917
Residents 65 and older	12.2%	17.7%	17.9%	17.2%	19th	865th of 968
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,237	$28,481	$39,695	$44,673	14th	662nd of 968
Median gross rent	$816	$760	$1,033	$1,413	8th	388th of 783
Diversity index	14.3	23	40.1	61.4	7th	562nd of 968
Healthcare workers	5.8%	9.4%	10.4%	9.7%	7th	755th of 967
Population	2,950	24,365	6,191,814	334,922,499	5th	381st of 968
Population density	30/sq mi	51/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	479th of 968
Median age	26.8	40	39	38.9	2nd	948th of 968
Unemployment rateStrength	1%	4.4%	4%	5.2%	2nd	746th of 967
Broadband accessWeakness	76.2%	84.2%	89.3%	91%	2nd	819th of 966
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.7%	4.5%	14.1%	1st	917th of 968
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	10%	45.7%	45.6%	51.1%	1st	791st of 908

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

16%

Under 5

25%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

11%

35–44

12%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

26.8

Under 18

40.6%

65 and over

12.2%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

14.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

81%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

15%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 857
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 76.5%
Married couples: 74.1%
Living alone: 20.1%
Veterans (of adults): 6.4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

Median household income

65243

$68,021

Randolph Co.

$53,033

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,237

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

18%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.452

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65243

$208,200

Randolph Co.

$159,300

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65243

$816

Randolph Co.

$760

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

0.7%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

0.5%

Housing units: 952
Owner-occupied: 83.5%
Vacant: 10%
Median year built: 1994
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 10%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 6.7%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

28%

20–29

19%

30–44

40%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

13%

Transportation and moving

12%

Sales

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Education

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Police and fire

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Food service

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Industries

Retail

17%

Education

15%

Manufacturing

13%

Health care and social assistance

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Construction

Professional and technical services

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Information

Admin, support and management

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$49,125

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65243	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$64,375	$74,888
Service	$55,568	$26,804
Sales and office	$41,786	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

36%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

21%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Households with broadband: 76.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 29.1%
No internet access: 21.1%
Without health insurance: 31.4%
Limited-English households: 3.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Clark
State: Missouri
County: Randolph County
Center point: 39.2752° N, 92.3506° W
Land area: 98 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

65243 spans 5 counties

Randolph County42% of land
Boone County26% of land
Audrain County24% of land
Howard County5% of land
Monroe County3% of land

Zip codes near 65243

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65278	Renick, MO	5.7 mi	35	$45,625	$90,000
65284	Sturgeon, MO	6.6 mi	2,316	$97,434	$216,500
65257	Higbee, MO	9.8 mi	1,484	$54,911	$98,900
65270	Moberly, MO	9.9 mi	16,612	$48,351	$159,300
65256	Harrisburg, MO	12 mi	2,011	$92,061	$302,500
65240	Centralia, MO	12 mi	8,830	$71,707	$199,300
65255	Hallsville, MO	14 mi	5,216	$83,900	$262,200
65263	Madison, MO	14 mi	1,705	$56,211	$121,000
65205	Columbia, MO · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
65230	Armstrong, MO	18 mi	591	$51,607	$77,100
65259	Huntsville, MO	18 mi	2,990	$60,865	$141,600
65202	Columbia, MO	18 mi	47,327	$72,289	$217,900

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Questions about 65243

What city is zip code 65243?

65243 is assigned to Clark, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65243 in?

65243 is mostly in Randolph County, but it extends into 4 other counties.

What is the population of 65243?

About 2,950 people live in 65243, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65243 in?

65243 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65243?

The median household income in 65243 is $68,021.

What zip codes are near 65243?

The closest zip codes to 65243 are 65278, 65284, 65257, 65270, 65256.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65243, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.