65239 ZIP Code — Cairo, MO

Randolph County, Missouri

ZIP code 65239 is located in Cairo, Missouri, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 57.03 square miles and serves a population of 1,792 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65239

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,574. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65239 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,792

population

57.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65239 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65239

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65239. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cairo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65260 Jacksonville (4.4 mi) 65270 Moberly (7 mi) 65247 Excello (9 mi) 65259 Huntsville (10.2 mi) 65263 Madison (11 mi) 65258 Holliday (14.9 mi) 65244 Clifton Hill (15 mi) 63552 Macon (16 mi) 63437 Clarence (17.4 mi) 65243 Clark (17.8 mi) 63532 Bevier (18.2 mi) 65257 Higbee (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,792
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	57.03 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	39.5233
Longitude	-92.4176
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	28.8%	48.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	45.7%	35.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	14.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,792

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$69,574

Median household income

$35,503

Per capita income

$166,600

Median home value

$939

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

816

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

112

35–44

149

45–54

122

55–59

60–64

133

65–74

109

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	434	24.2%
18 and over	1,358	75.8%
65 and over	338	18.9%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,742	97.2%
Two or more races	40	2.2%
Black or African American	10	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.8%	48.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	45.7%	35.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	14.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 0.1%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 29.4%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	0.1%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	29.4%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$69,574

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,600
Median rent / month	$939
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	28.6%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.3%
Electricity	50.4%
Propane / LP gas	33.8%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	388	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	24	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	190	26.8%
Female householder, no spouse	108	15.2%
Households with children under 18	187	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	229	32.3%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	18.9%
Married	51.2%	57.8%
Separated	2.1%	1.8%
Widowed	0.8%	10.9%
Divorced	10.5%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.8%
Kindergarten	18	4.5%
Elementary school	205	51.5%
High school	113	28.4%
College / grad school	55	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 28.9%

Retail trade 17.7%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Professional & management 6.6%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Construction 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	31.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	9.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 2.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,726	96.3%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,792	100.0%
Born in same state	1,784	99.6%
Born in different state	1,591	88.8%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	323	18%
Italian	161	9%
Arab	158	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	86	4.8%
Polish	6	0.3%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65239

What city is ZIP code 65239 in?

ZIP code 65239 is primarily assigned to Cairo, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65239 in?

ZIP code 65239 falls within Randolph County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65239 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 65239 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65239 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 65239 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65239?

The median home value in ZIP code 65239 is $166,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 65239?

ZIP code 65239 has an estimated population of 1,792 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65239 in?

ZIP code 65239 observes the CST timezone.