What to know about ZIP 65402
ZIP code 65402 covers ZIP 65402 with a population of about 3,315.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 27.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ST. LOUIS media market.
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ZIP Code 65402 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
3,315
Density
N/A
Median income
$31,230
-58% vs US avg
Home value
$128,000
-63% vs US avg
Median rent
$516
-56% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 65402
Income and economy in ZIP 65402
Median household income in ZIP 65402 is about $31,230 — about 58% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 28.8%; unemployment rate near 1.7%; 21.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Food services, and Education; about 6.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 65402
Median home value is about $128,000 — about 63% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $516 (about 56% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 44.0% (about 21.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 65402, a household would need roughly $35,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $822. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($31,230). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.