65018 ZIP Code — California, MO
Moniteau County, Missouri
ZIP code 65018 is located in California, Missouri, within Moniteau County. It covers approximately 156.51 square miles and serves a population of 7,834 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.
About ZIP code 65018
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $70,273. 34% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 65018 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
7,834
population
156.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65018 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65018
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| California | Acceptable |
| California | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
65023 Centertown (7.7 mi)
65025 Clarksburg (8.4 mi)
65050 Latham (9.8 mi)
65074 Russellville (10 mi)
65053 Lohman (10.4 mi)
65046 Jamestown (11.2 mi)
65068 Prairie Home (13.5 mi)
65081 Tipton (13.5 mi)
65039 Hartsburg (14.2 mi)
65109 Jefferson City (14.3 mi)
65064 Olean (15.8 mi)
65034 Fortuna (16.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,834 |
| Population density | 50 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 135 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 156.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.6257 |
| Longitude | -92.5330 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 573 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.0% | 44.5% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.7% | 37.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 16.5% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
7,834
Population
50
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$70,273
Median household income
$31,866
Per capita income
$159,500
Median home value
$779
Median monthly rent
75.9%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
2,722
Housing units
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
170
Under 5
198
253
5–9
295
224
10–14
262
302
15–19
353
197
20–24
230
435
25–34
508
539
35–44
629
484
45–54
566
189
55–59
221
208
60–64
244
365
65–74
426
166
75–84
195
81
85+
94
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,798 | 23.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,036 | 77.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,327 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
2.2%
Black or African American
1.3%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,234 | 90% |
| Two or more races | 259 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 208 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 173 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.0% | 44.5% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.7% | 37.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 16.5% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$75k–$100k
18.3%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $70,273 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
20.5%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
15.9%
$200k–$300k
24.1%
$300k–$500k
9.4%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,500 |
| Median rent / month | $779 |
| Owner occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter occupied | 24.1% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
| Single-family detached | 80.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.5% |
| 3 or more | 39.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.4% |
| Electricity | 27.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.1% |
| Wood | 9.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,730 | 52.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 134 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 435 | 13.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 978 | 29.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 988 | 30.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,033 | 31.5% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.7% | 22.4% |
| Married | 59.6% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
39.5%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 67 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 84 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 896 | 47.3% |
| High school | 468 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 381 | 20.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Public administration
11.9%
Construction
9.9%
Retail trade
9.2%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Agriculture & mining
5.4%
Other services
4.2%
Professional & management
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.9% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 25.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 18.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.4% |
| Government | 23.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 12.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
6.1%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
12.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 60.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 17.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 482 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 36.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.2% |
| Public insurance | 26.6% |
| No insurance | 11.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,466 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 314 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 280 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 34 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,642 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 7,420 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 6,094 | 77.8% |
| Foreign born | 222 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 192 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 47 | 24.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 875 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 768 | 9.8% |
| French | 619 | 7.9% |
| English | 38 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 36 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.2% |
| German | 10 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65018
What city is ZIP code 65018 in?
ZIP code 65018 is primarily assigned to California, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65018 in?
ZIP code 65018 falls within Moniteau County, Missouri.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65018?
The median home value in ZIP code 65018 is $159,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 65018?
ZIP code 65018 has an estimated population of 7,834 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 65018?
The median household income in ZIP code 65018 is $70,273, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 65018 in?
ZIP code 65018 observes the CST timezone.