Zip code 65322: Blackwater, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 65322
65322 is a rural zip code in Blackwater, Missouri (Cooper County), covering 61 sq mi of land. About 706 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 36.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $73,250 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $174,200, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $883 a month.
28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.6 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.
How 65322 compares
- Residents under 1831.3%97thU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%67th of 968 in MO
- Homeownership rate88.9%95thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%186th of 966 in MO
- Government workers21.7%89thU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%132nd of 967 in MO
- Poverty rate15.3%70thU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%358th of 966 in MO
- 69thU.S. 10% · MO 9%437th of 967 in MO
- 63rdU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%529th of 968 in MO
- Average commute27.6 min60thU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min391st of 934 in MO
- Veterans6.4%58thU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%609th of 968 in MO
- 53rdU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%443rd of 967 in MO
- Housing vacancy6.9%52ndU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%747th of 966 in MO
- 42ndU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%211th of 965 in MO
- Median household income$73,25041stU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702288th of 934 in MO
- Uninsured rate5.5%38thU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%710th of 968 in MO
- Work from home9.2%29thU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%447th of 967 in MO
- Median age36.128thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39777th of 968 in MO
- 26thU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%346th of 908 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$41,07125thU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780515th of 960 in MO
- 24thU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465524th of 964 in MO
- Broadband access86.9%18thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%439th of 966 in MO
- Tech workers1.3%18thU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%427th of 967 in MO
- Median home value$174,20016thU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300461st of 917 in MO
- Per capita income$28,27114thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695659th of 968 in MO
- 12thU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033310th of 783 in MO
- Diversity index10.64thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1689th of 968 in MO
- Population7061stU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814701st of 968 in MO
- Population density12/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi755th of 968 in MO
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%858th of 967 in MO
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%777th of 968 in MO
| Measure | 65322 | Cooper | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 31.3% | 22.3% | 22.3% | 22% | 67th of 968 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 88.9% | 75.7% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 186th of 966 | |
| Government workers | 21.7% | 19.4% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 132nd of 967 | |
| Poverty rate | 15.3% | 11.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 358th of 966 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11% | 10.8% | 9% | 10% | 437th of 967 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.3% | 19.8% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 529th of 968 | |
| Average commute | 27.6 min | 27 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 391st of 934 | |
| Veterans | 6.4% | 6.9% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 609th of 968 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.7% | 10.5% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 443rd of 967 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.9% | 14.4% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 747th of 966 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 24% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 211th of 965 | |
| Median household income | $73,250 | $70,625 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 288th of 934 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.5% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 710th of 968 | |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 6.4% | 13% | 15.1% | 447th of 967 | |
| Median age | 36.1 | 40.5 | 39 | 38.9 | 777th of 968 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44% | 36.9% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 346th of 908 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $41,071 | $42,062 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 515th of 960 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.404 | 0.406 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 524th of 964 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86.9% | 87.5% | 89.3% | 91% | 439th of 966 | |
| Tech workers | 1.3% | 1.1% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 427th of 967 | |
| Median home value | $174,200 | $203,500 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 461st of 917 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,271 | $30,584 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 659th of 968 | |
| Median gross rent | $883 | $782 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 310th of 783 | |
| Diversity index | 10.6 | 22.4 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 689th of 968 | |
| Population | 706 | 16,824 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 701st of 968 | |
| Population density | 12/sq mi | 30/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 755th of 968 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 4.3% | 4% | 5.2% | 858th of 967 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 0.7% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 777th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White94%
- Black2%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 244
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Family households
- 78.3%
- Married couples
- 61.5%
- Living alone
- 18%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.4%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 262
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Vacant
- 6.9%
- Median year built
- 1963
- Median rooms
- 6.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 44%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 8%
- Home value to income
- 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 65322 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $48,125 | $74,888 |
| Service | $32,813 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $33,750 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $37,143 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $57,500 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.5%
- Households with broadband
- 86.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 78.3%
- No internet access
- 9%
- Without health insurance
- 5.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Blackwater
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Cooper County
- Center point
- 38.9698° N, 92.9664° W
- Land area
- 61 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 65322
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65347 | Nelson, MO | 4.4 mi | $103,125 |
| 65320 | Arrow Rock, MO | 6.8 mi | $35,469 |
| 65250 | Franklin, MO | 8 mi | $125,000 |
| 65276 | Pilot Grove, MO | 8.1 mi | $78,958 |
| 65233 | Boonville, MO | 14 mi | $68,320 |
| 65340 | Marshall, MO | 14 mi | $58,118 |
| 65274 | New Franklin, MO | 15 mi | $69,833 |
| 65237 | Bunceton, MO | 17 mi | $76,389 |
| 65330 | Gilliam, MO | 18 mi | $42,188 |
| 65334 | Hughesville, MO | 18 mi | $65,899 |
| 65348 | Otterville, MO | 18 mi | $52,125 |
| 65254 | Glasgow, MO | 18 mi | $70,321 |
Questions about 65322
What city is zip code 65322?
65322 is assigned to Blackwater, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 65322 in?
65322 is in Cooper County, Missouri.
What is the population of 65322?
About 706 people live in 65322, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 65322 in?
65322 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 65322?
The median household income in 65322 is $73,250.
What zip codes are near 65322?
The closest zip codes to 65322 are 65347, 65320, 65250, 65276, 65233.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65322, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.