65243 ZIP Code — Clark, MO

Randolph County, Missouri

ZIP code 65243 is located in Clark, Missouri, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 97.68 square miles and serves a population of 2,690 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65243

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 $172,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,792. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average.

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.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 65243 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.

2,690
population
97.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65243 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65243

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Clark Acceptable
Clark Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
65284 Sturgeon (6.4 mi) 65270 Moberly (10.9 mi) 65256 Harrisburg (11.5 mi) 65257 Higbee (12.1 mi) 65240 Centralia (12.2 mi) 65255 Hallsville (13.6 mi) 65285 Thompson (16.4 mi) 65202 Columbia (16.6 mi) 65263 Madison (17 mi) 65258 Holliday (17.3 mi) 65239 Cairo (17.8 mi) 65299 Columbia (17.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,690
Population density 28 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 175
Geography
Land area 97.68 sq mi
Water area 0.21 sq mi
Latitude 39.2745
Longitude -92.3322
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 42.1% 48.9% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 39.1% 35.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.2% 14.7% 19.5%
Over $200k 4.6% 1.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,690
Population
28
People per sq mi
30.0
Median age
$56,792
Median household income
$24,643
Per capita income
$172,800
Median home value
$633
Median monthly rent
89.3%
Home ownership
34.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
902
Housing units
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
168
Under 5
164
117
5–9
114
130
10–14
128
91
15–19
89
85
20–24
84
114
25–34
112
162
35–44
158
196
45–54
192
64
55–59
62
80
60–64
78
97
65–74
95
51
75–84
50
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1894535.1%
18 and over1,74564.9%
65 and over30211.2%
Median age30.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%
Two or more races 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Other race 0.5%
Black or African American 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,59095.1%
Two or more races511.9%
Hispanic or Latino341.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native301.1%
Other race140.5%
Black or African American50.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.1% 48.9% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 39.1% 35.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.2% 14.7% 19.5%
Over $200k 4.6% 1.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.9%
$10k–$15k 8.8%
$15k–$25k 4.9%
$25k–$35k 8.0%
$35k–$50k 14.9%
$50k–$75k 18.2%
$75k–$100k 12.8%
$100k–$150k 20.7%
$150k–$200k 3.5%
$200k+ 4.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.9%
$10k–$15k8.8%
$15k–$25k4.9%
$25k–$35k8.0%
$35k–$50k14.9%
$50k–$75k18.2%
$75k–$100k12.8%
$100k–$150k20.7%
$150k–$200k3.5%
$200k+4.2%
Median income$56,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%
$50k–$100k 7.9%
$100k–$150k 19.9%
$150k–$200k 15.7%
$200k–$300k 18.9%
$300k–$500k 16.6%
$500k–$1M 5.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$172,800
Median rent / month$633
Owner occupied89.3%
Renter occupied10.7%
Vacant18.0%
Single-family detached74.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes23.3%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.84

Year built

Era%
2020 or later6.3%
2010–20196.8%
2000–200923.4%
1990–199919.0%
1980–198911.5%
1970–197914.7%
1960–19697.8%
1950–19591.7%
1940–19491.3%
1939 or earlier7.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom6.3%
2 bedrooms30.3%
3 bedrooms46.5%
4 bedrooms8.7%
5+ bedrooms6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle14.3%
1 vehicle14.9%
2 vehicles37.4%
3 or more33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.9%
Electricity46.6%
Propane / LP gas22.1%
Fuel oil0.7%
Wood22.9%
No fuel used1.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family51563.5%
Cohabiting couple273.3%
Male householder, no spouse11514.2%
Female householder, no spouse15419.0%
Households with children under 1831438.7%
Households with seniors (65+)23929.5%
Average household size3.32

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.5%21.1%
Married56.2%62.8%
Separated1.3%0.9%
Widowed4.1%6.8%
Divorced9.9%8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.8%
Some HS, no diploma 3.6%
HS graduate 36.1%
Some college, no degree 14.9%
Associate's degree 5.5%
Bachelor's degree 18.4%
Graduate / professional 2.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher77.7%
Bachelor's or higher21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool30.5%
Kindergarten376.1%
Elementary school37761.7%
High school12019.6%
College / grad school7412.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%
Retail trade 11.7%
Manufacturing 10.6%
Agriculture & mining 9.7%
Finance & real estate 6.8%
Construction 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 5.7%
Professional & management 4.7%
Public administration 4.4%
Other services 3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%
Information 2.4%
Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.2%
Service17.7%
Sales & office19.2%
Natural resources & construction7.1%
Production & transportation14.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.0%
Government20.8%
Self-employed11.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.4%
Carpool12.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.3%
Work from home7.7%
Other means6.3%
Avg commute (minutes)25.3

Poverty

All people 34.2%
Under 18 years 60.4%
18 and over 20.1%
Married-couple families 18.4%
Female-led households 34.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.4%
Retirement income25.3%
Supplemental Security7.8%
Cash public assistance0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP3.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.4%
High blood pressure29.8%
High cholesterol31.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease6.2%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis25.7%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer6.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.8%
Binge drinking18.5%
No physical activity25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.8%
Depression25.3%
Fair or poor health15.4%
Poor mental health16.6%
Poor physical health11.4%
No health insurance15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.6%
Visited dentist59.2%
Cholesterol screening86.7%
Teeth loss17.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans925.3%
Disability%
Any disability10.0%
Under 181.5%
18–64 years12.5%
65 and over24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance47.4%
Public insurance22.8%
No insurance38.3%
Uninsured under 1954.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,35887.7%
Spanish25210.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander25210.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,67199.3%
Born in same state2,66999.2%
Born in different state2,18881.3%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen190.7%
Not a US citizen19100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English47517.7%
Arab41015.2%
French2479.2%
AncestryCount%
Italian1535.7%
Polish60.2%
German40.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access30.1%
Internet access79.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65243

What city is ZIP code 65243 in?

ZIP code 65243 is primarily assigned to Clark, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65243 in?

ZIP code 65243 falls within Randolph County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65243 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 65243 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65243?

34% of residents in ZIP code 65243 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 65243 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 65243 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65243?

The median home value in ZIP code 65243 is $172,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 65243 in?

ZIP code 65243 observes the CST timezone.

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