65236 ZIP Code — Brunswick, MO

Chariton County, Missouri

ZIP code 65236 is located in Brunswick, Missouri, within Chariton County. It covers approximately 69.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65236

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 $99,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $42,250. 36% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

1,293

population

69.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65236 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65236

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65236. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brunswick	Acceptable
Brunswick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65344 Miami (9.5 mi) 64639 De Witt (10.1 mi) 64660 Mendon (10.3 mi) 65261 Keytesville (10.7 mi) 64623 Bosworth (12 mi) 65281 Salisbury (13.2 mi) 65349 Slater (13.5 mi) 65330 Gilliam (13.8 mi) 64681 Sumner (15.7 mi) 64643 Hale (16.2 mi) 64676 Rothville (16.8 mi) 64658 Marceline (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,293
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	69.70 sq mi
Water area	1.29 sq mi
Latitude	39.4223
Longitude	-93.1102
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	51.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	13.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.5%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,293

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$42,250

Median household income

$26,520

Per capita income

$99,800

Median home value

$456

Median monthly rent

67.2%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

521

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	327	25.3%
18 and over	966	74.7%
65 and over	331	25.6%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.9%

Black or African American 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 3.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,163	86.9%
Black or African American	58	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	46	3.4%
Other race	41	3.1%
Two or more races	26	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	51.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	13.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.5%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 11.4%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.4%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$42,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.2%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,800
Median rent / month	$456
Owner occupied	67.2%
Renter occupied	32.8%
Vacant	29.2%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	15.9%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	27.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	37.0%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	25.8%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.7%
Electricity	39.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.9%
Wood	7.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	209	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	32	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	119	24.7%
Female householder, no spouse	121	25.2%
Households with children under 18	132	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	188	39.1%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	21.4%
Married	46.6%	42.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.8%
Widowed	9.4%	14.5%
Divorced	15.5%	20.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 51.2%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	9.9%
Kindergarten	8	2.7%
Elementary school	165	56.5%
High school	44	15.1%
College / grad school	46	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Agriculture & mining 13.6%

Retail trade 12.3%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Wholesale trade 7.5%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Professional & management 5.2%

Other services 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Construction 3.9%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	16.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 28.8%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 62.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,198	92.7%
Spanish	6	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,285	99.4%
Born in same state	1,285	99.4%
Born in different state	1,065	82.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.6%
Not a US citizen	3	37.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	221	17.1%
French	129	10%
Italian	85	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.9%
German	3	0.2%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65236

What city is ZIP code 65236 in?

ZIP code 65236 is primarily assigned to Brunswick, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65236 in?

ZIP code 65236 falls within Chariton County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65236 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 65236 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65236?

16% of residents in ZIP code 65236 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65236 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 65236 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65236?

The median home value in ZIP code 65236 is $99,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 65236 in?

ZIP code 65236 observes the CST timezone.