Zip code 65483: Houston, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 65483
65483 is a rural zip code in Houston, Missouri (Texas County), covering 107 sq mi of land. About 4,487 people live here, or 42 per square mile. The median resident is 41.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $46,663 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $126,200, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $690 a month.
20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.5 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing.
How 65483 compares
- Government workers25.7%95thU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%66th of 967 in MO
- Poverty rate27.1%94thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%86th of 966 in MO
- Veterans9.6%88thU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%251st of 968 in MO
- Housing vacancy12.6%81stU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%523rd of 966 in MO
- Median age41.468thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39493rd of 968 in MO
- 66thU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%165th of 908 in MO
- 66thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%505th of 968 in MO
- Healthcare workers10.2%61stU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%380th of 967 in MO
- Uninsured rate8.1%60thU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%558th of 968 in MO
- Homeownership rate72.1%59thU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%679th of 966 in MO
- 57thU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%236th of 967 in MO
- 49thU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%532nd of 968 in MO
- 36thU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465439th of 964 in MO
- 20thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%428th of 965 in MO
- 19thU.S. 10% · MO 9%737th of 967 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$35,1969thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780769th of 960 in MO
- Broadband access82.6%8thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%635th of 966 in MO
- Population4,4877thU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814303rd of 968 in MO
- Per capita income$24,3287thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695833rd of 968 in MO
- Diversity index14.27thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1567th of 968 in MO
- Population density42/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi405th of 968 in MO
- Median household income$46,6636thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702794th of 934 in MO
- Median home value$126,2006thU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300674th of 917 in MO
- Average commute17.5 min5thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min881st of 934 in MO
- Work from home4.1%5thU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%757th of 967 in MO
- 3rdU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033565th of 783 in MO
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%620th of 968 in MO
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%940th of 967 in MO
| Measure | 65483 | Texas | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 25.7% | 21.1% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 66th of 967 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 27.1% | 19.8% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 86th of 966 | |
| Veterans | 9.6% | 11.8% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 251st of 968 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.6% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 523rd of 966 | |
| Median age | 41.4 | 42.9 | 39 | 38.9 | 493rd of 968 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 54.9% | 43.1% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 165th of 908 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.8% | 21.5% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 505th of 968 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.2% | 9.9% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 380th of 967 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.1% | 13.3% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 558th of 968 | |
| Homeownership rate | 72.1% | 77.2% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 679th of 966 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 5.1% | 4% | 5.2% | 236th of 967 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22% | 22.1% | 22.3% | 22% | 532nd of 968 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.419 | 0.422 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 439th of 964 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.9% | 16.5% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 428th of 965 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7% | 13.4% | 9% | 10% | 737th of 967 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,196 | $34,375 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 769th of 960 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 82.6% | 79.8% | 89.3% | 91% | 635th of 966 | |
| Population | 4,487 | 25,161 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 303rd of 968 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $24,328 | $24,108 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 833rd of 968 | |
| Diversity index | 14.2 | 20.5 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 567th of 968 | |
| Population density | 42/sq mi | 21/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 405th of 968 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $46,663 | $50,036 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 794th of 934 | |
| Median home value | $126,200 | $146,700 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 674th of 917 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 17.5 min | 25.4 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 881st of 934 | |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 6.5% | 13% | 15.1% | 757th of 967 | |
| Median gross rent | $690 | $665 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 565th of 783 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% | 1.1% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 620th of 968 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.1% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 940th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White92%
- Black0.5%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,853
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 59.9%
- Married couples
- 40.7%
- Living alone
- 33.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.6%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,121
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Vacant
- 12.6%
- Median year built
- 1974
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 54.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 21.2%
- Home value to income
- 2.7× (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 | 65483 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $45,435 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,596 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $25,443 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $58,958 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $38,269 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9.2%
- Households with broadband
- 82.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 50.8%
- No internet access
- 16.2%
- Without health insurance
- 8.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Houston
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Texas County
- Center point
- 37.2990° N, 91.9551° W
- Land area
- 107 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Houston3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 65483
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65564 | Solo, MO | 4.6 mi | — |
| 65444 | Bucyrus, MO | 7.7 mi | $56,875 |
| 65589 | Yukon, MO | 8.2 mi | — |
| 65464 | Elk Creek, MO | 8.3 mi | — |
| 65468 | Eunice, MO | 9.2 mi | — |
| 65555 | Raymondville, MO | 11 mi | $43,631 |
| 65570 | Success, MO | 13 mi | $34,573 |
| 65689 | Cabool, MO | 14 mi | $44,231 |
| 65542 | Licking, MO | 14 mi | $46,076 |
| 65484 | Huggins, MO | 16 mi | — |
| 65660 | Graff, MO | 17 mi | $73,846 |
| 65479 | Hartshorn, MO | 18 mi | $108,072 |
Zip codes like 65483 elsewhere
Questions about 65483
What city is zip code 65483?
65483 is assigned to Houston, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 65483 in?
65483 is in Texas County, Missouri.
What is the population of 65483?
About 4,487 people live in 65483, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 65483 in?
65483 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 65483?
The median household income in 65483 is $46,663.
What zip codes are near 65483?
The closest zip codes to 65483 are 65564, 65444, 65589, 65464, 65468.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65483, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.