65231 ZIP Code — Auxvasse, MO

Callaway County, Missouri

ZIP code 65231 is located in Auxvasse, Missouri, within Callaway County. It covers approximately 124.21 square miles and serves a population of 2,744 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65231

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,182. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65231 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

2,744

population

124.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65231 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65231

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65231. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Auxvasse	Acceptable
Auxvasse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65262 Kingdom City (4.7 mi) 65232 Benton City (9.4 mi) 65264 Martinsburg (11.6 mi) 63388 Williamsburg (11.6 mi) 65251 Fulton (12.5 mi) 65265 Mexico (14.1 mi) 65280 Rush Hill (16.2 mi) 65285 Thompson (16.3 mi) 65077 Steedman (17.2 mi) 65067 Portland (17.8 mi) 63384 Wellsville (18.6 mi) 65240 Centralia (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,744
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	124.21 sq mi
Water area	0.81 sq mi
Latitude	38.9993
Longitude	-91.8851
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	40.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	38.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	18.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,744

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$58,182

Median household income

$30,954

Per capita income

$149,800

Median home value

$561

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,065

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

104

5–9

113

130

10–14

140

15–19

20–24

197

25–34

212

103

35–44

112

134

45–54

145

110

55–59

118

158

60–64

171

144

65–74

155

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	720	26.2%
18 and over	2,024	73.8%
65 and over	409	14.9%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Black or African American 5.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,501	90.4%
Black or African American	162	5.9%
Two or more races	81	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	24	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	40.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	38.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	18.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$58,182

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 30.4%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 32.8%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,800
Median rent / month	$561
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	24.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	13.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.1%
Electricity	45.4%
Propane / LP gas	25.7%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	537	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	151	13.5%
Male householder, no spouse	219	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	215	19.2%
Households with children under 18	356	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	290	25.8%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	21.6%
Married	52.3%	56.4%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	5.6%
Divorced	24.5%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	4.8%
Kindergarten	73	10.7%
Elementary school	375	55.0%
High school	174	25.5%
College / grad school	27	4.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.3%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Professional & management 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Construction 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Other services 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	28.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 43.4%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 3.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.4%
Retirement income	10.6%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	8.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	251	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	14.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,598	94.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,744	100.0%
Born in same state	2,744	100.0%
Born in different state	2,391	87.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	367	13.4%
Italian	356	13%
Arab	218	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	70	2.6%
Polish	31	1.1%
Dutch	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	85.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65231

What city is ZIP code 65231 in?

ZIP code 65231 is primarily assigned to Auxvasse, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65231 in?

ZIP code 65231 falls within Callaway County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65231?

18% of residents in ZIP code 65231 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65231 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 65231 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65231?

The median home value in ZIP code 65231 is $149,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 65231?

ZIP code 65231 has an estimated population of 2,744 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65231 in?

ZIP code 65231 observes the CST timezone.