65248 ZIP Code — Fayette, MO
Howard County, Missouri
ZIP code 65248 is located in Fayette, Missouri, within Howard County. It covers approximately 172.61 square miles and serves a population of 4,372 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.
About ZIP code 65248
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 $134,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $50,731. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,372
population
172.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65248 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65248
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65248. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fayette | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
65274 New Franklin (6.7 mi)
65230 Armstrong (10.5 mi)
65250 Franklin (10.9 mi)
65254 Glasgow (11 mi)
65279 Rocheport (11.5 mi)
65257 Higbee (11.5 mi)
65256 Harrisburg (12 mi)
65233 Boonville (15.6 mi)
65287 Wooldridge (16.7 mi)
65322 Blackwater (18.2 mi)
65330 Gilliam (18.6 mi)
65284 Sturgeon (19.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,372 |
| Population density | 25 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 172.61 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.70 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1212 |
| Longitude | -92.6621 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 660 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 45.1% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 34.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.1% | 17.4% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
4,372
Population
25
People per sq mi
32.8
Median age
$50,731
Median household income
$22,149
Per capita income
$134,900
Median home value
$845
Median monthly rent
72.6%
Home ownership
15.6%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
1,491
Housing units
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
119
Under 5
102
148
5–9
127
97
10–14
84
274
15–19
236
340
20–24
293
263
25–34
226
224
35–44
193
207
45–54
178
125
55–59
108
167
60–64
143
206
65–74
177
133
75–84
114
47
85+
41
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 841 | 19.2% |
| 18 and over | 3,531 | 80.8% |
| 65 and over | 718 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 32.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.5%
Black or African American
8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Two or more races
1.4%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,745 | 84.5% |
| Black or African American | 375 | 8.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 125 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 58 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 45.1% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 34.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.1% | 17.4% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
10.1%
$15k–$25k
10.2%
$25k–$35k
10.6%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
20.9%
$75k–$100k
6.9%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
1.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 1.0% |
| Median income | $50,731 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.2%
$50k–$100k
19.2%
$100k–$150k
26.4%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k–$300k
15.4%
$300k–$500k
6.1%
$500k–$1M
6.4%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,900 |
| Median rent / month | $845 |
| Owner occupied | 72.6% |
| Renter occupied | 27.4% |
| Vacant | 27.9% |
| Single-family detached | 73.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.9% |
| 3 or more | 25.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.8% |
| Electricity | 23.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.6% |
| Wood | 4.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 718 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 72 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 149 | 11.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 401 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 305 | 22.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 484 | 36.1% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.5% | 43.0% |
| Married | 41.1% | 38.4% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
30.2%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
14.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 66 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 93 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 296 | 18.5% |
| High school | 173 | 10.8% |
| College / grad school | 970 | 60.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.4%
Retail trade
15.5%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Construction
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Public administration
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Other services
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Professional & management
2.1%
Information
0.9%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.5% |
| Service | 22.3% |
| Sales & office | 16.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.6% |
| Government | 19.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.3% |
| Carpool | 13.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.0% |
| Work from home | 10.4% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
15.6%
Under 18 years
13.3%
18 and over
16.3%
Married-couple families
7.8%
Female-led households
18.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.9% |
| Retirement income | 31.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 59.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.9% |
| Teeth loss | 18.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 247 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 and over | 39.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.8% |
| Public insurance | 34.3% |
| No insurance | 7.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,151 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,346 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 4,326 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 3,326 | 76.1% |
| Foreign born | 20 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 26 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 17 | 65.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 610 | 14% |
| Italian | 509 | 11.6% |
| Arab | 221 | 5.1% |
| Dutch | 38 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 13 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 13 | 0.3% |
| German | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.6% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65248
What city is ZIP code 65248 in?
ZIP code 65248 is primarily assigned to Fayette, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65248 in?
ZIP code 65248 falls within Howard County, Missouri.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65248?
16% of residents in ZIP code 65248 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 65248 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 65248 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65248?
The median home value in ZIP code 65248 is $134,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 65248?
ZIP code 65248 has an estimated population of 4,372 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 65248 in?
ZIP code 65248 observes the CST timezone.