Zip code 65541: Lenox, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65541?

65541 is assigned to Lenox, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65541 in?

65541 is in Dent County, Missouri.

Q: What is the population of 65541?

About 150 people live in 65541, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65541?

The median household income in 65541 is $54,931.

Q: What zip codes are near 65541?

The closest zip codes to 65541 are 65462, 65532, 65436, 65542, 65560.

Residential delivery areaDent CountyCentral Time

Population

150

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$350K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

27.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

24 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

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

About 65541

65541 is a rural zip code in Lenox, Missouri (Dent County), covering 24 sq mi of land. About 150 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 27.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $54,931 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $350,000, or 6.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and education. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 65541 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 150 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Veterans21.3%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%25th of 968 in MO
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%9th of 908 in MO
Residents under 1850%
99th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%2nd of 968 in MO
Healthcare workers17.1%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%87th of 967 in MO
Uninsured rate24%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%65th of 968 in MO
Self-employed workers19.5%
97th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%149th of 967 in MO
Homeownership rate90.2%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%156th of 966 in MO
Median earnings per worker$54,931
67th
U.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780113th of 960 in MO
Median home value$350,000
53rd
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,30061st of 917 in MO
Foreign-born residents10.7%
53rd
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%45th of 968 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher21.3%
24th
U.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%370th of 965 in MO
Median household income$54,931
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702634th of 934 in MO
Poverty rate3.3%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%882nd of 966 in MO
Median age27.5
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39944th of 968 in MO
Population150
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814940th of 968 in MO
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi900th of 968 in MO
Per capita income$17,973
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695947th of 968 in MO
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%912th of 967 in MO
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%867th of 967 in MO
Diversity index3.9
1st
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1874th of 968 in MO
Broadband access41.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%958th of 966 in MO
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%943rd of 966 in MO
Residents 65 and older4%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%957th of 968 in MO
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%740th of 967 in MO
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%943rd of 967 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.125
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465961st of 964 in MO

Measure	65541	Dent	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Veterans	21.3%	11.4%	7.3%	6.2%	99th	25th of 968
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	41.1%	45.6%	51.1%	99th	9th of 908
Residents under 18	50%	22.6%	22.3%	22%	99th	2nd of 968
Healthcare workers	17.1%	11.1%	10.4%	9.7%	98th	87th of 967
Uninsured rateWeakness	24%	15.6%	8.8%	8.4%	97th	65th of 968
Self-employed workers	19.5%	7.8%	9%	10%	97th	149th of 967
Homeownership rateStrength	90.2%	75.9%	68.1%	65.2%	96th	156th of 966
Median earnings per worker	$54,931	$37,344	$45,780	$49,666	67th	113th of 960
Median home value	$350,000	$167,500	$230,300	$332,700	53rd	61st of 917
Foreign-born residents	10.7%	1.9%	4.5%	14.1%	53rd	45th of 968
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.3%	16.5%	32.4%	35.7%	24th	370th of 965
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,931	$56,312	$70,702	$80,734	14th	634th of 934
Poverty rateStrength	3.3%	12.2%	12.6%	12.5%	3rd	882nd of 966
Median age	27.5	43.5	39	38.9	2nd	944th of 968
Population	150	14,539	6,191,814	334,922,499	1st	940th of 968
Population density	6/sq mi	19/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	900th of 968
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,973	$29,909	$39,695	$44,673	1st	947th of 968
Work from home	0%	7.2%	13%	15.1%	1st	912th of 967
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.4%	4%	5.2%	1st	867th of 967
Diversity index	3.9	16.8	40.1	61.4	1st	874th of 968
Broadband accessWeakness	41.2%	76.8%	89.3%	91%	1st	958th of 966
Housing vacancy	0%	17.6%	11.2%	10.1%	1st	943rd of 966
Residents 65 and older	4%	22.2%	17.9%	17.2%	1st	957th of 968
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	3.4%	3.8%	1st	740th of 967
Government workers	0%	23.2%	13.2%	14.5%	1st	943rd of 967
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.125	0.444	0.465	0.483	1st	961st 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

Under 5

41%

5–17

18–24

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

33%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

27.5

Under 18

50%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

3.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

10.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 51
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 49%
Married couples: 49%
Living alone: 51%
Veterans (of adults): 21.3%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

$50–75k

84%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

65541

$54,931

Dent Co.

$56,312

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,973

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.125

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65541

$350,000

Dent Co.

$167,500

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65541

—

Dent Co.

$660

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

45%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

55%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 51
Owner-occupied: 90.2%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: 6.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20%

20–29

68%

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

63%

Healthcare

17%

Education

12%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

44%

Construction

32%

Health care and social assistance

24%

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$54,931

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

19.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

24.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65541	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,250	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

32%

Associate's

37%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 4%
Households with broadband: 41.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 17.6%
No internet access: 58.8%
Without health insurance: 24%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Lenox
State: Missouri
County: Dent County
Center point: 37.6437° N, 91.7587° W
Land area: 24 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 65541

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65462	Edgar Springs, MO	6.4 mi	1,264	$54,712	$121,000
65532	Lake Spring, MO · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
65436	Beulah, MO	11 mi	21	—	—
65542	Licking, MO	12 mi	7,060	$46,076	$118,600
65560	Salem, MO	14 mi	13,822	$56,250	$165,700
65461	Duke, MO	15 mi	97	$63,036	$193,800
65550	Newburg, MO	17 mi	3,181	$71,275	$146,900
65501	Jadwin, MO	18 mi	87	$25,417	$162,500
65401	Rolla, MO	18 mi	32,714	$56,081	$222,800
65555	Raymondville, MO	20 mi	1,384	$43,631	$118,300
65457	Devils Elbow, MO	20 mi	177	$72,940	$216,800
65449	Cook Sta, MO	20 mi	161	$36,200	—

Questions about 65541

What city is zip code 65541?

65541 is assigned to Lenox, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65541 in?

65541 is in Dent County, Missouri.

What is the population of 65541?

About 150 people live in 65541, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65541 in?

65541 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65541?

The median household income in 65541 is $54,931.

What zip codes are near 65541?

The closest zip codes to 65541 are 65462, 65532, 65436, 65542, 65560.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65541, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.