Zip code 65281: Salisbury, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65281?

65281 is assigned to Salisbury, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65281 in?

65281 is mostly in Chariton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 65281?

About 3,030 people live in 65281, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65281?

The median household income in 65281 is $73,705.

Q: What zip codes are near 65281?

The closest zip codes to 65281 are 65261, 65244, 65259, 65246, 65230.

Residential delivery areaChariton CountyCentral Time

Population

3,030

Median household income

$74K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$185K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$729/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

196 sq mi

16 people/sq mi

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

About 65281

65281 is a rural zip code in Salisbury, Missouri (Chariton County), covering 196 sq mi of land. About 3,030 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 41.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $73,705 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $185,300, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $729 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.1 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; education; and management.

How 65281 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy21.3%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%240th of 966 in MO
Homeownership rate86%
91st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%255th of 966 in MO
Residents 65 and older24.4%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%242nd of 968 in MO
Self-employed workers14.4%
88th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%273rd of 967 in MO
Residents under 1825.2%
76th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%291st of 968 in MO
Government workers17.2%
73rd
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%272nd of 967 in MO
Median age41.9
71st
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39451st of 968 in MO
Veterans7.1%
67th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%520th of 968 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher28.7%
43rd
U.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%200th of 965 in MO
Median household income$73,705
41st
U.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702284th of 934 in MO
Poverty rate9.4%
41st
U.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%611th of 966 in MO
Work from home10.7%
39th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%358th of 967 in MO
Average commute24.1 min
37th
U.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min578th of 934 in MO
Broadband access90.4%
37th
U.S. 91% · MO 89.3%291st of 966 in MO
Healthcare workers8.5%
35th
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%536th of 967 in MO
Per capita income$33,470
29th
U.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695414th of 968 in MO
Median earnings per worker$40,770
23rd
U.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780528th of 960 in MO
Median home value$185,300
18th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300410th of 917 in MO
Uninsured rate3.6%
18th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%832nd of 968 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.395
17th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465586th of 964 in MO
Unemployment rate2.4%
9th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%555th of 967 in MO
Population3,030
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814376th of 968 in MO
Foreign-born residents0.9%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%470th of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$729
4th
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033509th of 783 in MO
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%605th of 967 in MO
Diversity index9.4
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1732nd of 968 in MO
Rent-burdened renters25.4%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%671st of 908 in MO
Population density16/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi672nd of 968 in MO

Measure	65281	Chariton	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Housing vacancy	21.3%	29.2%	11.2%	10.1%	94th	240th of 966
Homeownership rateStrength	86%	83.5%	68.1%	65.2%	91st	255th of 966
Residents 65 and older	24.4%	24.9%	17.9%	17.2%	91st	242nd of 968
Self-employed workers	14.4%	14.6%	9%	10%	88th	273rd of 967
Residents under 18	25.2%	23.2%	22.3%	22%	76th	291st of 968
Government workers	17.2%	15.9%	13.2%	14.5%	73rd	272nd of 967
Median age	41.9	44.7	39	38.9	71st	451st of 968
Veterans	7.1%	8.6%	7.3%	6.2%	67th	520th of 968
Bachelor's degree or higher	28.7%	22.6%	32.4%	35.7%	43rd	200th of 965
Median household income	$73,705	$71,520	$70,702	$80,734	41st	284th of 934
Poverty rate	9.4%	8.8%	12.6%	12.5%	41st	611th of 966
Work from home	10.7%	8.4%	13%	15.1%	39th	358th of 967
Average commute	24.1 min	22.7 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	37th	578th of 934
Broadband access	90.4%	86%	89.3%	91%	37th	291st of 966
Healthcare workers	8.5%	8.8%	10.4%	9.7%	35th	536th of 967
Per capita income	$33,470	$32,928	$39,695	$44,673	29th	414th of 968
Median earnings per worker	$40,770	$40,795	$45,780	$49,666	23rd	528th of 960
Median home value	$185,300	$160,900	$230,300	$332,700	18th	410th of 917
Uninsured rateStrength	3.6%	4.8%	8.8%	8.4%	18th	832nd of 968
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.395	0.414	0.465	0.483	17th	586th of 964
Unemployment rateStrength	2.4%	3.5%	4%	5.2%	9th	555th of 967
Population	3,030	7,390	6,191,814	334,922,499	5th	376th of 968
Foreign-born residents	0.9%	0.7%	4.5%	14.1%	5th	470th of 968
Median gross rent	$729	$567	$1,033	$1,413	4th	509th of 783
Tech workers	0.3%	0.1%	3.4%	3.8%	4th	605th of 967
Diversity index	9.4	13.9	40.1	61.4	3rd	732nd of 968
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	25.4%	35.4%	45.6%	51.1%	3rd	671st of 908
Population density	16/sq mi	10/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	672nd of 968

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

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

12%

45–54

12%

55–64

13%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

41.9

Under 18

25.2%

65 and over

24.4%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black2%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

9.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.4%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,099
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 73.9%
Married couples: 64.1%
Living alone: 23.1%
Veterans (of adults): 7.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

65281

$73,705

Chariton Co.

$71,520

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,470

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.395

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65281

$185,300

Chariton Co.

$160,900

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65281

$729

Chariton Co.

$567

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

90%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.6%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,396
Owner-occupied: 86%
Vacant: 21.3%
Median year built: 1967
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 25.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.3%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

30%

10–19

18%

20–29

14%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

13%

Education

12%

Management

11%

Transportation and moving

11%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Legal and social services

Food service

Business and finance

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

0.4%

Computer and math

0.3%

Industries

Education

16%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Retail

10%

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Construction

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Information

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$40,770

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65281	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,875	$74,888
Service	$23,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,813	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,406	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,036	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

39%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

14%

High school graduate or higher: 93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.6%
Households with broadband: 90.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.7%
No internet access: 7.7%
Without health insurance: 3.6%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Salisbury
State: Missouri
County: Chariton County
Center point: 39.4661° N, 92.7880° W
Land area: 196 sq mi
Water area: 1.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

65281 spans 2 counties

Chariton County98% of land
Howard County1% of land

Zip codes near 65281

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65261	Keytesville, MO	6.8 mi	1,316	$64,904	$152,500
65244	Clifton Hill, MO	7 mi	311	$48,125	$217,100
65259	Huntsville, MO	12 mi	2,990	$60,865	$141,600
65246	Dalton, MO	13 mi	54	—	—
65230	Armstrong, MO	13 mi	591	$51,607	$77,100
64658	Marceline, MO	15 mi	3,147	$75,848	$144,700
65236	Brunswick, MO	16 mi	1,199	$46,806	$98,800
65254	Glasgow, MO	18 mi	1,869	$70,321	$156,800
64676	Rothville, MO	18 mi	132	$59,519	$84,700
64660	Mendon, MO	18 mi	444	$80,000	$219,200
65257	Higbee, MO	18 mi	1,484	$54,911	$98,900
65330	Gilliam, MO	19 mi	575	$42,188	$110,200

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Questions about 65281

What city is zip code 65281?

65281 is assigned to Salisbury, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65281 in?

65281 is mostly in Chariton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 65281?

About 3,030 people live in 65281, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65281 in?

65281 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65281?

The median household income in 65281 is $73,705.

What zip codes are near 65281?

The closest zip codes to 65281 are 65261, 65244, 65259, 65246, 65230.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65281, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.