Zip code 65534: Laquey, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 65534
65534 is a rural zip code in Laquey, Missouri (Pulaski County), covering 38 sq mi of land. About 502 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 49.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $72,500 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $150,700, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.6 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; management; and food service.
How 65534 compares
- Housing vacancy35.5%99thU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%78th of 966 in MO
- Homeownership rate92.3%98thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%113th of 966 in MO
- Veterans12.5%95thU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%118th of 968 in MO
- Median age49.194thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39202nd of 968 in MO
- Uninsured rate11.4%78thU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%335th of 968 in MO
- Poverty rate16.9%76thU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%285th of 966 in MO
- 74thU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%168th of 967 in MO
- Broadband access93.8%64thU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%130th of 966 in MO
- Residents under 1822.1%50thU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%521st of 968 in MO
- Average commute25.6 min47thU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min494th of 934 in MO
- 45thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%702nd of 968 in MO
- Median household income$72,50039thU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702300th of 934 in MO
- 21stU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%636th of 967 in MO
- Median home value$150,7009thU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300585th of 917 in MO
- Per capita income$23,2936thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695865th of 968 in MO
- 5thU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%504th of 968 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$32,8915thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780838th of 960 in MO
- Population density13/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi715th of 968 in MO
- 2ndWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%836th of 965 in MO
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1817th of 968 in MO
- Population5021stU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814773rd of 968 in MO
- Work from home2.2%1stU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%844th of 967 in MO
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%887th of 967 in MO
- 1stU.S. 10% · MO 9%960th of 967 in MO
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%885th of 967 in MO
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465837th of 964 in MO
| Measure | 65534 | Pulaski | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 35.5% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 78th of 966 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 92.3% | 61.2% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 113th of 966 | |
| Veterans | 12.5% | 18.9% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 118th of 968 | |
| Median age | 49.1 | 27.8 | 39 | 38.9 | 202nd of 968 | |
| Uninsured rate | 11.4% | 8.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 335th of 968 | |
| Poverty rate | 16.9% | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 285th of 966 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | 4.7% | 4% | 5.2% | 168th of 967 | |
| Broadband access | 93.8% | 84.4% | 89.3% | 91% | 130th of 966 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.1% | 21.9% | 22.3% | 22% | 521st of 968 | |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 19.5 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 494th of 934 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.9% | 9.7% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 702nd of 968 | |
| Median household income | $72,500 | $64,466 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 300th of 934 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.5% | 9.6% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 636th of 967 | |
| Median home value | $150,700 | $189,800 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 585th of 917 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $23,293 | $30,154 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 865th of 968 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 504th of 968 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $32,891 | $36,814 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 838th of 960 | |
| Population density | 13/sq mi | 99/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 715th of 968 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 9.5% | 25.8% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 836th of 965 | |
| Diversity index | 6.5 | 50.3 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 817th of 968 | |
| Population | 502 | 53,894 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 773rd of 968 | |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 15.7% | 13% | 15.1% | 844th of 967 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 887th of 967 | |
| Self-employed workers | 0% | 6.7% | 9% | 10% | 960th of 967 | |
| Government workers | 4.5% | 34.8% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 885th of 967 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.337 | 0.409 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 837th of 964 |
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
- White97%
- Black0%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 194
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 80.4%
- Married couples
- 64.9%
- Living alone
- 19.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 12.5%
- Male / female
- 62% / 38%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 301
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Vacant
- 35.5%
- Median year built
- 2003
- Median rooms
- 7.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- 2.1× (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 | 65534 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $56,607 | $74,888 |
| Service | $18,333 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $29,706 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- 93.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 51%
- No internet access
- 6.2%
- Without health insurance
- 11.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Laquey
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Pulaski County
- Center point
- 37.7008° N, 92.2604° W
- Land area
- 38 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
65534 spans 2 counties
- Pulaski County79% of land
- Laclede County21% of land
Zip codes near 65534
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65473 | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | 6.2 mi | $67,690 |
| 65583 | Waynesville, MO | 8.8 mi | $76,626 |
| 65584 | Saint Robert, MO | 11 mi | $63,328 |
| 65556 | Richland, MO | 12 mi | $38,194 |
| 65461 | Duke, MO | 13 mi | $63,036 |
| 65470 | Falcon, MO | 13 mi | $59,091 |
| 65457 | Devils Elbow, MO | 14 mi | $72,940 |
| 65557 | Roby, MO | 14 mi | $97,650 |
| 65552 | Plato, MO | 15 mi | $63,894 |
| 65543 | Lynchburg, MO | 17 mi | $50,980 |
| 65436 | Beulah, MO | 17 mi | — |
| 65567 | Stoutland, MO | 18 mi | $55,050 |
Questions about 65534
What city is zip code 65534?
65534 is assigned to Laquey, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 65534 in?
65534 is mostly in Pulaski County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 65534?
About 502 people live in 65534, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 65534 in?
65534 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 65534?
The median household income in 65534 is $72,500.
What zip codes are near 65534?
The closest zip codes to 65534 are 65473, 65583, 65584, 65556, 65461.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65534, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.