Zip code 65605: Aurora, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65605?

65605 is assigned to Aurora, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65605 in?

65605 is mostly in Barry County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 65605?

About 11,514 people live in 65605, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65605?

The median household income in 65605 is $53,294.

Q: What zip codes are near 65605?

The closest zip codes to 65605 are 65769, 65654, 65712, 65705, 65708.

Residential delivery areaBarry CountyCentral Time

Population

11,514

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$160K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$804/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

163 sq mi

71 people/sq mi

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

About 65605

65605 is a small-town zip code in Aurora, Missouri (Barry County), covering 163 sq mi of land. About 11,514 people live here, or 71 per square mile. The median resident is 44.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,294 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $160,200, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $804 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.3 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; production and manufacturing; and sales.

How 65605 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate14.3%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%205th of 968 in MO
Housing vacancy14.5%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%452nd of 966 in MO
Median age44.3
83rd
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39355th of 968 in MO
Poverty rate17.4%
78th
U.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%270th of 966 in MO
Residents 65 and older20.5%
76th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%411th of 968 in MO
Unemployment rate6.4%
73rd
U.S. 5.2% · MO 4%171st of 967 in MO
Self-employed workers10.9%
68th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%453rd of 967 in MO
Homeownership rate72.5%
60th
U.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%670th of 966 in MO
Residents under 1822.2%
51st
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%515th of 968 in MO
Average commute25.3 min
45th
U.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min512th of 934 in MO
Veterans5.5%
45th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%726th of 968 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.428
43rd
U.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465376th of 964 in MO
Healthcare workers8.4%
33rd
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%543rd of 967 in MO
Government workers10.2%
20th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%662nd of 967 in MO
Population11,514
18th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814170th of 968 in MO
Work from home7.2%
18th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%568th of 967 in MO
Median earnings per worker$38,554
17th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780617th of 960 in MO
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%450th of 967 in MO
Per capita income$28,875
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695637th of 968 in MO
Foreign-born residents2.1%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%291st of 968 in MO
Median household income$53,294
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702671st of 934 in MO
Median home value$160,200
12th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300539th of 917 in MO
Diversity index19.4
12th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1400th of 968 in MO
Population density71/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi317th of 968 in MO
Rent-burdened renters35%
9th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%519th of 908 in MO
Median gross rent$804
7th
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033410th of 783 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher13.4%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%708th of 965 in MO
Broadband access81.9%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%662nd of 966 in MO

Measure	65605	Barry	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.3%	12.1%	8.8%	8.4%	87th	205th of 968
Housing vacancy	14.5%	21.8%	11.2%	10.1%	85th	452nd of 966
Median age	44.3	43.4	39	38.9	83rd	355th of 968
Poverty rate	17.4%	15.2%	12.6%	12.5%	78th	270th of 966
Residents 65 and older	20.5%	22%	17.9%	17.2%	76th	411th of 968
Unemployment rate	6.4%	4.6%	4%	5.2%	73rd	171st of 967
Self-employed workers	10.9%	13%	9%	10%	68th	453rd of 967
Homeownership rate	72.5%	77.3%	68.1%	65.2%	60th	670th of 966
Residents under 18	22.2%	22.8%	22.3%	22%	51st	515th of 968
Average commute	25.3 min	23.7 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	45th	512th of 934
Veterans	5.5%	8%	7.3%	6.2%	45th	726th of 968
Income inequality (Gini)	0.428	0.455	0.465	0.483	43rd	376th of 964
Healthcare workers	8.4%	6.8%	10.4%	9.7%	33rd	543rd of 967
Government workers	10.2%	10%	13.2%	14.5%	20th	662nd of 967
Population	11,514	35,033	6,191,814	334,922,499	18th	170th of 968
Work from home	7.2%	10.5%	13%	15.1%	18th	568th of 967
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,554	$37,407	$45,780	$49,666	17th	617th of 960
Tech workers	1.2%	1.4%	3.4%	3.8%	17th	450th of 967
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,875	$31,611	$39,695	$44,673	16th	637th of 968
Foreign-born residents	2.1%	4.8%	4.5%	14.1%	13th	291st of 968
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,294	$58,346	$70,702	$80,734	12th	671st of 934
Median home value	$160,200	$187,800	$230,300	$332,700	12th	539th of 917
Diversity index	19.4	34.2	40.1	61.4	12th	400th of 968
Population density	71/sq mi	45/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	317th of 968
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	35%	42.9%	45.6%	51.1%	9th	519th of 908
Median gross rent	$804	$766	$1,033	$1,413	7th	410th of 783
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.4%	14.6%	32.4%	35.7%	7th	708th of 965
Broadband accessWeakness	81.9%	84.5%	89.3%	91%	6th	662nd of 966

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

14%

35–44

12%

45–54

16%

55–64

10%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

44.3

Under 18

22.2%

65 and over

20.5%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black0.2%
Hispanic7%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

19.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

67.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 4,593
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 66.1%
Married couples: 46.8%
Living alone: 26.7%
Veterans (of adults): 5.5%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

65605

$53,294

Barry Co.

$58,346

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,875

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.428

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65605

$160,200

Barry Co.

$187,800

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65605

$804

Barry Co.

$766

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,369
Owner-occupied: 72.5%
Vacant: 14.5%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 35%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 8.2%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

22%

10–19

29%

20–29

12%

30–44

15%

45–59

12%

60+

10%

Average commute

25.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

15%

Production

12%

Sales

12%

Construction and repair

10%

Management

Healthcare

Food service

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

0.5%

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Retail

17%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Construction

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Other services

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$38,554

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65605	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,633	$74,888
Service	$14,479	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,324	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,555	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,204	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

44%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
Households with broadband: 81.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.1%
No internet access: 14.9%
Without health insurance: 14.3%
Limited-English households: 1.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Aurora
State: Missouri
County: Barry County
Center point: 36.9897° N, 93.7397° W
Land area: 163 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

65605 spans 3 counties

Barry County57% of land
Lawrence County42% of land
Stone County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Aurora4% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 65605

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65769	Verona, MO	5.9 mi	2,409	$67,829	$171,500
65654	Freistatt, MO	9 mi	245	$47,500	$115,400
65712	Mount Vernon, MO	9.1 mi	9,015	$69,304	$220,400
65705	Marionville, MO	9.6 mi	4,949	$61,000	$166,800
65708	Monett, MO	11 mi	12,869	$57,827	$179,700
65610	Billings, MO	12 mi	5,561	$77,155	$287,500
65633	Crane, MO	13 mi	3,952	$49,349	$172,600
65675	Hurley, MO	14 mi	38	$84,028	$112,500
65756	Stotts City, MO	14 mi	823	$113,795	$211,000
65664	Halltown, MO	16 mi	40	—	—
65738	Republic, MO	17 mi	21,283	$67,841	$215,300
65723	Pierce City, MO	17 mi	3,123	$49,695	$165,100

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Questions about 65605

What city is zip code 65605?

65605 is assigned to Aurora, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65605 in?

65605 is mostly in Barry County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 65605?

About 11,514 people live in 65605, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65605 in?

65605 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65605?

The median household income in 65605 is $53,294.

What zip codes are near 65605?

The closest zip codes to 65605 are 65769, 65654, 65712, 65705, 65708.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65605, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.